Questions about Pod filters

[DrunkenMistake]

Hey guys and girls,
I have been considering removing my airbox and adding pod filters on the hyo, Obviously I will need to get it rebalanced and rejeted,
What im more concerned about is having them on the bike full time, as I ride in all weather and the bike sits outside in the wet if its raining while im working,
So first question is,
Is it possible to do something to them to prevent them from getting choked up with water?
And besides weight loss would it create any noticeable changes?

[nzspokes]

Noise, mine got alot more induction noise.

[bogan]

Depends a lot on how well designed the airbox is, if it is restrictive you'll get some power gains, if it is very well designed you may lose a bit of power, or shift the torque around a bit. They will be tucked up under the tank won't they? so rain shouldn't be a problem. Some find pods a bit noisier, but I didn't notice any extra noise, but I did do the exhaust at the same time, which got a bit louder, but a much nicer sound.

[FJRider]

Noise, mine got alot more induction noise.

Keep it above 9000 RPM ... the induction noise will be the least of your worries ...

But a quality cover will stop most of the problem ...

I had an F1 CB750 Honda (76) with pod filters fitted. With four pods fitted, the outer ones often got wet riding in the rain and caused running roughly. A double pod (one pod for two carbs) in the wet the wet pods caused a roughness ... but not as noticeable ...

Just a downside of pods ... (the FIX - just don't ride in the rain)

[nzspokes]

Keep it above 9000 RPM ... the induction noise will be the least of your worries ...

Yup power band starts at 9.

[FJRider]

Yup power band starts at 9.

Only if a RED one was fitted ...

[nzspokes]

Only if a RED one was fitted ...

Yup its the red top motor.

[DrunkenMistake]

thanks for the replies, They will be tucked up under the tank been a vtwin, the can is getting done in about 5 -6 days when it gets here from the UK, and ill be blocking up the retarded AIS (Pear valve) scares the shit out of me everytime it pops
The pods was just a thought that was there,
May be a little more hassle than it is good, so I may leave it for now and see how we go

[nzspokes]

thanks for the replies, They will be tucked up under the tank been a vtwin, the can is getting done in about 5 -6 days when it gets here from the UK, and ill be blocking up the retarded AIS (Pear valve) scares the shit out of me everytime it pops
The pods was just a thought that was there,
May be a little more hassle than it is good, so I may leave it for now and see how we go

I only went with pods due to them being so much cheaper than a new stock filter. But it does rev easier and uses less fuel.

[FJRider]

thanks for the replies, They will be tucked up under the tank been a vtwin, the can is getting done in about 5 -6 days when it gets here from the UK, and ill be blocking up the retarded AIS (Pear valve) scares the shit out of me everytime it pops
The pods was just a thought that was there,
May be a little more hassle than it is good, so I may leave it for now and see how we go

See if ONE pod filter can replace the existing filter ... inside the airbox. Don't give up yet.

[DrunkenMistake]

See if ONE pod filter can replace the existing filter ... inside the airbox. Don't give up yet.

How do you mean?
Sorry not so savvy when it comes to the filters, im still earning bike stuff without breaking things :P
To my understanding its one pod for each carb? twin carbs two pods, the standard air filter is square



OR do you mean taking the filter out of the box and fitting a pod over which ever space is made?

[FJRider]

OR do you mean taking the filter out of the box and fitting a pod over which ever space is made?

The basic theory is more fuel/air inside the combustion chamber ... the bigger the bang ...

ie: ANY improvement has to be good.

But remember the breathe OUT stage must be as big ... and be able to breathe out as big.

The idea being less restriction of air/fuel going in and less restriction coming out.

The key being ... the balance of both.

[The Pastor]

you can put a shield around the pods, might work for rain.

try it out and see, if u dont like it, put it back to stock.

[caspernz]

Have you thought of the K & N option? I'm a scrooge so I got the K & N mainly because you can wash/clean the filter, re-oil and refit in the standard airbox. It's one of those things I do on most of my bikes, 'cause it's been cost effective and the engine seems to 'breathe' better as well. No re-jetting needed, unless you want to go with the high airflow option and re-jet. Kinda pointless really, just open the throttle a bit more....

[DrunkenMistake]

you can put a shield around the pods, might work for rain.

try it out and see, if u dont like it, put it back to stock.

Will give it a go, I just dont wanna go through the rejetting process then find I need to go back,

I done a little more research and a common change for my bike is no filter at all, but some fine mesh in its place (to keep shit out) not overly keen on this as its not exactly fool proof,
The other is fitting them within the air box case, im a bit sick at the moment so working in the garage isnt really an option at the moment, but when I get better ill take the tank off and the air box and have a look at how it is set up and see if I can squeeze the pods in there.
Plan b. would be to (after checking it out first off) to get another air box, and modify it to allow more air flow and give the pods some room and protection, will let you all know in a couple of weeks, have some other bits and pieces to do before I try this,
first on the list is blocking off the pear valve, I have one bolt holding the bottom of the exhaust in place that doesnt actually need to be there, when I lowered the bike we found it wasnt going to come free, and a few broken ratchets (not cheap ones either!) and 8 hours of drilling, hammering, kicking and what have you, got nowhere, so Ill need to get this out haha, thinking of using a butane pencil torch and ice then smacking the head off with a cold chisel (cant get in there with a grinder anyways)
Then by that point I could be moving out, so depending on funds at the time, I will give the pods a good go.
Thanks for the advice guys.