Gs450 doing the not-so-smart-airbox-removal

[Billy Ricks]

not to hijack, but can you put pods INSIDE the stock airbox without rejetting?

just curious...

Short answer, no. You can buy a K&N replacement that fits the stock airbox like the original in most cases. You would likely still need to rejet since the K&N replacement flows more air.

[smoothbomber23]

If you dont want pods then dont get them, it is going to most likely be a lot more work then it's worth. Purchase longer bolts and some washers and put the washers (as many as it takes) between the bolt head and the mounting brackets for the airbox, this will lower the airbox (which has some up and down play in it) and allow the seat to clear it easily. I wouldnt mess with pods because it just cuts into riding time when all you are doing is tuning it all summer. Plus pods will cost much more then new bolts and washers and hardly show a performance increase unless you get the jets and needle perfect!

[smoothbomber23]

To fix that last post:

Washers between the bracket and the airbox (underneath bracket), i beleive this will lower it.

[jfsebastian]

Until I see a recipe that works without 13 on/off mountings of the carbs, I will make another seat with a hole underneath it so the lid comes clear and allows the air to get in the airbox. Will post pics on my blog as soon it is done. Will make an aluminium pan, glue first one layer of foam, cut out the hole, and add another layer of foam before the leather, and bolt all to the frame.
No pods, no rejetting, no problems ( fingers crossed, knock on wood).
Hopefully, I wount suck in my willie into the airbox...
JF

[Guest]

Keep the willy safe.

I put a 450 together and the airbox wasn't too bad. Try messing with the 850s and 1100s.

[salty_monk]

850 & 1000G have one of the easiest stockers... that 550 was a sucker! Never tried an 1100