Author Topic: "Pod" type air filters (Read 10311 times)

B12Teuton · « **Reply #15 on:** October 05, 2005, 09:26:10 AM »

I was happy with Ivan's kit with the airbox mod. Didn't lose any low -mid power and top end was very strong, crisp and smooth.
The dyno charts may lie, but Ivan's peak power numbers were almost the same a Dale's Stage II, so I saw no point in paying WAY more for Dale's setup.
I also like the idea of not having the pods for easy/worry free washing/rain riding. Though most people say it's not an issue.

2005B12S · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2005, 11:29:34 AM »

Thats the reason I went with Ivan's fit. I already have a very maintence intensive bike- my 750- I wanted a simple kit to install and forget about on my B12.

That looks like that is not going to be the case though. I had the bike set up perfectly for the 90-95 degree summer temps I ride in here in Dallas. Took it out the other morning, after a cool front passed, in 65 degree weather and it was stumbling at 4000-5500 rpm- lean on the needle.

It looks like different setting are going to be required for when temps change 20 or so degrees. I don't know if this is his kit or the B12 itself, but apparently it is very sensative with regards to temp/jetting. I plan to talk with Dale to see if his Stage 2 requires multiple setting. If I have to pull the carbs a few times a year, the airbox is gone.

If anyone else has any info please let me know. Thanks, Ed

2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED

B12Teuton · « **Reply #17 on:** October 06, 2005, 08:57:53 AM »

I ran my bike all "winter" here in Atlanta and all summer. Riding temps from 40-105*F. I never had an issue, though it did seem to be a bit rich in the warm, so it was probably just right in the cooler temps.

2005B12S · « **Reply #18 on:** October 06, 2005, 11:13:04 AM »

I was looking for that last 5% when I made my final adjustment. I went from the 3rd (middle) clip position to the 2nd from the top with a supplied shim. This cleared the slight hint of a rich stumble at 4000-5000rpm at 90degrees but is too lean for anything below 70 degrees.

I suspect it is in the needle taper itself. I was looking for perfection, I might have to settle on a slightly rich condition at max ambient temps to correct this.

Ride On, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED