fresh meat here...seca 550 hi!

ooh ok cool thanx.ill look.

 

Not sure if you missed my post but here is the science behind VIN numbers.

http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14577.html

You will know a lot about your bike if you decode the "magic" number.

 

shoot went out but forgot to look t vin# duh...pulled carbs to clean.gotta love mukunis...how do pods do on these bikes?dude pulled airbox.

 

I qould try to get the bike running stock, once you have tuned and running the way it should it may be easier to try the pods. I have read a lotor people frustrated because they cant get them to run right. I has been done before but it seems really tricky. I guess the key is work ok one variable at a time so running stock right may be the best starting point if you have a burning desire to go down that road.

Good luck

 

dont really want pods but easier to get running at the momment since i dont have airbox.anybody know the weight of thease thing ? seems super light compared to xs lol

 

thinking of bigger shocks.anybody use cb650 shocks 13.25 verse 12.5 stock?

 

It will be a lot easier getting your bike running properly if you replace the missing airbox. Running the bike with improperly jetted carbs can damage your motor. As for the shocks, stick with the stock size. You don't want to mess with the handling of the bike especially if you want to carve the back roads. These bikes handle great just as they are.

 

How do you put pods on these bikes? Easy.....here's how you do it.

1. Take the stock airbox and put it back on (labor intensive)
2. Take the pods and:
a. return them for a refund in purchased new
b. either put them on a shelf to collect dust, or throw away, if they're used

That's the best way to install pods.

Dave Fox

 

You can put the stock airbox back in without unbolting the motor. It takes a little wiggling but it will go in. Just remove the carbs, manifolds and starter for more room.

 

ok then pods sound bad lol hopefully dude comes up with factory airbox....

 

but after thinking about it fellow said...lol said when he got her had to big pod filters on it?said he took off and ordered original airbox.
plus has aftermarket 4-1 exhaust so leads me to believe mighta bin rejeted at some point..pulling carbs saturday.ill know for sure.. thanx for all your input.

 

Great choice on getting a stock airbox back on it, because the rubber tubes essentially are velocity stacks, and they help your bike perform its best with the Mikuni CV carbs.

If you're running the 4 into 1, you may have to fine tune the jets, but it's best to wait for warmer temps before doing so. And yes, I agree that it's smart to verify that the carb jetting is at the stock sizes, so you have the proper baseline to work off of.

BTW, you should add an inline fuel filter if it doesn't have one already.

Tony

 

ok was going to sell..but redicided..need at least on yami in the family..going to get back on it soon needing parts.

 

Way to stick with it man!! Let me know what parts you need and ill keep on the lookout for ya!!

 

I like the white on the tank. Sort of retro.

haha, well more retro than the bike itself. Welcome, I'm also a 550 Seca owner.