1980 GS550e Air pod question.

[Markofalltrades]

I have air pods but they are chicom and I think they leak. What is the best Air pod filter and size for the CV slide carbs on a 1980 GS550e? (That will actually fit?) Also if I adjust the valves will I have to replace the gaskets? Any leads on a good inexpensive sources? (I know right lol)

[Rob S.]

Stick with K&N or APE. (APE was half the price of K&N, just as good looking and performing.)

[salty_monk]

Hopefully you’ve rejetted the carbs to suit too…

[Nessism]

I don't know what the model number is, but these are real dual throat K&N's.

Regarding jetting, either get air correction jets from Zed, or buy a Dynojet kit for the 1983 GS550M Katana.

Screenshot 2025-07-02 102737 by nessism, on Flickr

[Markofalltrades]

Apparently whoever owned it before me rejected it seemingly correctly already. Non OEM stuff though. The new spark plugs are burning in the right color and it runs well for the few quarter mile tests I have run so far. (Other than the CHICOM filters cracking and leaking) Hard to tell what they jetted it with as the number system is screwy...says 47.5 I went ahead and purchased OEM 42.5 jets in case I need them. (Zed never replied) If I have issues I will reach out to Dyno jet.

I will order those exact filters Nessism. (If I can find them.)
You were right in earlier posts. Those knock off filters are garbage.

[Nessism]

Apparently whoever owned it before me rejected it seemingly correctly already. Non OEM stuff though. The new spark plugs are burning in the right color and it runs well for the few quarter mile tests I have run so far. (Other than the CHICOM filters cracking and leaking) Hard to tell what they jetted it with as the number system is screwy...says 47.5 I went ahead and purchased OEM 42.5 jets in case I need them. (Zed never replied) If I have issues I will reach out to Dyno jet.

I will order those exact filters Nessism. (If I can find them.)
You were right in earlier posts. Those knock off filters are garbage.

I did the research for you and found RC-2382 is the proper K&N part number for the dual pods. They are not cheap, but better to do the job right, compared to junk china pods.

[Markofalltrades]

Yes well the ones I thought were working and do fit are actually not giving enough air. It is what it is and no cheap cuts. Thank you Nessism I ordered them.