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hi guys, my stock air box was badly cut by the PO. He cut out the two longer bolt tubes that hold the lower section and air filter so now it does not seal tight. Which pod type should i use as i have heard there are some out there that aren't up to scratch and starve the engine of air. Will i need to jet the carbs on my '81 1100H Thanks. Vic.
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Personally, I would just get a new airbox.
I hear the pods from mikesxs are ok, and of course the real k&n filter are good too.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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I believe the EMGO pods are the ones that require an adaptor to keep them from blocking the inlet bell ports on the carbs.
You may or may not need to rejet. I would get the PODs installed, then see how the engine performs with them. If it is running lean, you will know you need to rejet.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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Here is a link that tells you how to make adapters for the cheap pod filters from the stock airbox since its already butchered. I think the K&N pods are the ones that don't require the adapters. There may be other brands as well but I would use the adapters anyways because you have that airbox that is already messed up. If you don't want to use the stock tubes then I will buy the tubes from your airbox so I won't destroy mine.
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79 XS1100F -Mileage unknown - Clubman bars, aftermarket headlight and speedometer, 4 into 1 straight through exhaust, TopCat's fuse box, 1980G rear fender - Daily driver - My first Motorcycle
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I've still got the stock airbox off a bike I'm parting out if you want to go that route instead of pods...1979 xs1100 Special -
Stock air box/K&N Filter, MAC 4-2 exhaust, Bad-Boy Air horn, TC fuse box, Windshield, Soft bags, Vetter Fairing, Blinkers->Run/Turn/Brake Lights, Headlight Modulator, hard wire GPS power
Short Stack - 1981 xs1100 Standard - lowered for SWMBO.
My Bike:Originally posted by fredintoon
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Thanks guys, I'll give it some thought. Vic.
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Not all EMGO pod filters are bad. I have some that don't have the square shoulder on the inside that causes the problem. I got them on fleabay several years ago. I'm back to a modified air box because I like the looks better.79 F full cruiser, stainless brake lines, spade fuses, Accel coils, modded air box w/larger velocity stacks, 750 FD.
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Just went that route rebuilt my carbs and installed pods learned a LOT! With the help of this forum. You will not have to rejet. Can't put a price on instant access to carbs and filters. And I like the looks. And you are not altering the bike in any manner that would prevent you from going back to stock if you wish to do so.Last edited by Nubian; 07-24-2012, 04:01 PM.BAMN!
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I think i might go with the pods. Do you know the brand name of the ones you are using on your bike? I'll try to find those ones if possible. Thanks guys.Originally posted by red bandit View PostComment
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Hi Vic,Originally posted by Wrench Twister View Post
we use the oval pleated pod filters from MikesXS that say XS on their back covers.
They don't block the outer carb holes and work just fine.
Of the original 9 (XS650; XS750; XS11 ) the rear cover fell off of one of the 3 on the XS750 which was definitely a quality problem
and the one on the Pumpkin's #1 cylinder fell off on the street in B.C., most likely due to Mr Stupid doing a less than perfect install.Last edited by fredintoon; 07-25-2012, 09:07 AM.Fred Hill, S'toon
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They are EMGO but I don't know the number, it was several years ago. They are the little round ones, too small in my opinion, and you would be taking a chance on getting the ones with the wrong (square) shoulder that causes the problem others are talking about. If I were to do it agian I would buy the larger Mikes pods. They have a lot more surface area so less restriction. Wish I could help you better.Originally posted by Wrench Twister View Post79 F full cruiser, stainless brake lines, spade fuses, Accel coils, modded air box w/larger velocity stacks, 750 FD.
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Check out this thread though...Originally posted by red bandit View Post
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37628
K&N...at least you know they will be good and they stand by their product!Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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Thanks fella's, this forum is awesome. A veritable well of info. You all know your XS's Thanks to all.
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