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Conversion to K&N pod filters

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I think dumping my airbox and switching to K&N pods is my next project.

Any advice on where to get a good price on the pods?

I have 4 into 1 pipes from an unknown manufacturer, should I go to a stage 3 jet kit or change the placement of the 3 position clip inside the carb sliders?

If I need to rejet does anyone have suggestions on kit options?
 
YES......stage 3 will be needed for the filters and 4to1 exhaust.......

Do a search for the PODS based on size......aftermarket can be had for a fraction of the cost and are found all over the internet
 
Size?

Size?

Anyone know off the top of their head what size I need? Do I go by inside flange diameter?

I think I like the "tapered oval" style. Opinions?

 
Go with the jet kit...save yourself hours of trial and error. And don't buy the cheap aftermarket filters (emgo, etc.). The stage 3 jet kit is designed for the K&N's. They breath much better. The filters you need are 42-44mm at the intake. The K&N part number is RC2454. BUT, you can also use the pod filters from APE. They are identical to the K&N's at about half the price. The ones for the VM's are only shown in the KZ section
http://kzzone.com/carbs.html you want the 055-122
 
rapidray said:
Also, FactoryPro makes MUCH better working & tunable needles than Dynojet! Ray.
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Ray, I just looked at the FactoryPro site, and I don't think they make anything for the VM carbs...at least I couldn't find anything.
 
Thanks for the advice guys

Thanks for the advice guys

renobruce - Go with the jet kit...save yourself hours of trial and error. And don't buy the cheap aftermarket filters (emgo, etc.). The stage 3 jet kit is designed for the K&N's. They breath much better. The filters you need are 42-44mm at the intake. The K&N part number is RC2454. BUT, you can also use the pod filters from APE. They are identical to the K&N's at about half the price. The ones for the VM's are only shown in the KZ section
http://kzzone.com/carbs.html you want the 055-122
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Will check those out bruce, 1/2 price sounds good to me if they are just as good!


rapidray - Also, FactoryPro makes MUCH better working & tunable needles than Dynojet! Ray.
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I'll give the FactoryPro set a look see!


 
Phaseman said:
Will check those out bruce, 1/2 price sounds good to me if they are just as good!
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I questioned BigJay on those pods a while back. He didn't say specifically, but I'll bet they are made by K&N for private label. He said the cotton fiber inside of them are the same, and they use the K&N oil, and they are washable and reusable just like the K&N. Sounds like K&N to me!

I'll be buying a set for my Beast project. They also have them for the larger CV carbs, and the other size will fit my VM33's.
 
On the rejet...

On the rejet...

While looking up the DynoJet stage 3 kit on ebay I noticed this disclaimer.

"Jet kits are available in several 'stages.' Stage one kits are for stock or mildly tuned (motorcycle exhaust and/or a high-flow air filter) machine. Stage 2 and 3 are for stock to moderately tuned bikes and offer an increase in top-end power gain and may compromise the 'friendly' day-to-ay powerband. The stage 7 kits are for radically modified bikes where the utmost in performance is desired. Some kits come with enough of a selection of jets that they are combined kits, such as 'stage 1&3' is both a stage 1 and 3 jet kit."

Do you think that this upgrade will noticeably compromise my low end performance and idle? This bike has pretty much turned into a daily driver for me.
 
APE Prices

APE Prices

renobruce - I questioned BigJay on those pods a while back. He didn't say specifically, but I'll bet they are made by K&N for private label. He said the cotton fiber inside of them are the same, and they use the K&N oil, and they are washable and reusable just like the K&N. Sounds like K&N to me!

I'll be buying a set for my Beast project. They also have them for the larger CV carbs, and the other size will fit my VM33's.
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The APE site shows the 055-121's at $59.95, It's not clear if thats for 4 pods or not. If it's 59.95 for all 4 including clamps and such, I'll surely get some. Wish I had had the cash on hand for the jet kit a couple of months ago while I was rebuilding the carbs #@$@.
 
Phaseman said:
While looking up the DynoJet stage 3 kit on ebay I noticed this disclaimer.

"Jet kits are available in several 'stages.' Stage one kits are for stock or mildly tuned (motorcycle exhaust and/or a high-flow air filter) machine. Stage 2 and 3 are for stock to moderately tuned bikes and offer an increase in top-end power gain and may compromise the 'friendly' day-to-ay powerband. The stage 7 kits are for radically modified bikes where the utmost in performance is desired. Some kits come with enough of a selection of jets that they are combined kits, such as 'stage 1&3' is both a stage 1 and 3 jet kit."

Do you think that this upgrade will noticeably compromise my low end performance and idle? This bike has pretty much turned into a daily driver for me.
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My imaginary 1000 has pods, jet kit and 4-1 pipe. She runs like a sewing machine at all RPM's :dancing:
 
renobruce - My imaginary 1000 has pods, jet kit and 4-1 pipe. She runs like a sewing machine at all RPM's :dancing:
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and the renobruce Craigslist scam spreads through GS Resources like a virus... :(
 
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