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Pods and Jets

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Looking for pods for my 82 gs550. I have 52mm openings . The problem is my pods can be no more than 2 7/8" long ( outside pods will hit the frame). Does anyone know of a short pod? Also I'm going to re-jet. Right now I have OE 80 mains. I have read that you should bump them to 100. Is this correct? Any help would be great.
Thanks
Ret to Ride!
 
Found the answer on the pods. K&N pt# RC-2382. Still looking for the jet answer.
 
Well, the jets come in increments of 5, so you would be going up 4 steps. Seems a bit much for only pods. I would probably start with 90s and do some plug chops. And have more sizes on hand just in case. They are only about $2 each, so it is not a huge expenditure to have multiple sizes on hand.
 
Hey Koolaid Kid, whats a plug chop? So you thik goin to 90 with K&N's would be ok?
 
This is what a plug chop is: Plug Chop Method
You have CV carbs, so you do it in the opposite order. Mains first, needles second, idle screw last. A correct main will yield a nice tan colour. Too rich, black. Too lean, white. This is the most dangerous, as a lean condition can hole a piston pretty quickly.

I would start with 90s myself. The plug chop will tell you if it is too large, too small or just right. Every engine is different, which is why I recommend you have jets both larger and smaller than 90 so you can readily change them out and try again.
 
koolaid_kid said:
Well, the jets come in increments of 5, so you would be going up 4 steps.
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If they go up in increments of 5, why can you get 92.5 and 97.5, as well as other "2.5s"? :-k

Some might argue that the 5s are the "full" size, the 2.5s are "half" sizes, but they are available.
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Ok, so I'm ordering jets tomorrow. After further review, I have 92.5 mains in at this time. Should I get 95's and 97.5's or should I start with 97.5's and 100's. I'm pinchin pennies so I can't be buyin jets willy nilly. I really appreciate all the help you all have been
 
Steve said:
If they go up in increments of 5, why can you get 92.5 and 97.5, as well as other "2.5s"? :-k

Some might argue that the 5s are the "full" size, the 2.5s are "half" sizes, but they are available.
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Oops. Not again. Sigh.
 
tigerfan474 said:
Looking for pods for my 82 gs550. I have 52mm openings . The problem is my pods can be no more than 2 7/8" long ( outside pods will hit the frame). Does anyone know of a short pod? Also I'm going to re-jet. Right now I have OE 80 mains. I have read that you should bump them to 100. Is this correct? Any help would be great.
Thanks
Ret to Ride!
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Those VC carbs are gonna need more than just a set of mains if you're gonna run pods. I'm not sure if Dyno Jet makes a kit for your model but it might be worth looking into.
 
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