Question about pod filters?

[Nightdrive89]

Im about to install pod filters and jetting, just one question. Does the airbox support the carbs, if so when i remove the airbox to install the pods what is the reccomended way to support the carbs?

[4strings]

I guess they do support them somewhat, but it's fine to remove it and stick on the pods.  The boots between the carbs and engine will do fine.

[The Buddha]

Until about a year ago I'd have thought that this was a dumb question cos I have run several 1000 miles with pods.
However Its recently become an issue.
Suzuki updated the part numbers for the intake manifold boots with new ones, presumably the ones that are right for the 01+ bikes which are reasonably close to the old 89-00 ones, but not exactly so.
So what tends to happen is, the carbs go in and they used to click in in the old boots, and in these they go in ... and nothing. So they are just sitting there. Then you slap pods on it. The manifold boots now have to support the carbs and the filter. They dont and they tend to pop out. The whole carbs, not just the filter. I recomend using some heat resistant object between the battery box and the filter like awood or rubber piece to keep the filter in place and that will help you avoid this embarrassing situation ... as in my jap bike shook its carbs off and I am walking now "walk of shame"

Its sad on a harley, on a jap bike its downright embarrassing.

Cool.
Buddha.

[Nightdrive89]

i guess its time for me to fab up a support bracket!

[Nightdrive89]

By the way, any tips for jetting with pods and a full jardine? i have a 2009f

[The Buddha]

By the way, any tips for jetting with pods and a full jardine? i have a 2009f

Pods and pipe - 20 pilots 147.5 mains, 65 pilots (optional) 1 washer and 3 turns on mix screws. I sell a kit ... $25 shipped without mids, $33 shipped with mids. Pm me if you need, BTW if you're not too committed to that K&N, I'd say stay with stock airbox and filter, your motor will last longer that way. K&N lets in nearly everything smaller than the average mosquito ... so its pretty dirty.
Cool.
Buddha.

[Nightdrive89]

im interested =] could you explain the whole washer thing to me, i know a bit about carbs and i work as an auto mechanic but im a little lost on the whole washer thing

[The Buddha]

We put a washer under the needle E clip and lift it out of the emulsion tube a bit - the thickness of the washer so it richens that section a wee bit.
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Buddha.