XJ650 carb tuning with the dreaded "pods"

FWIW I've been running K&N pods on my 650 Seca for more than 5 years with zero problems. I attribute the lack of drama from advice I got to retain the side covers. This prevents the outside filters from running lean. I realize that may not be the look some are wanting but it works!

 

what else did you do ? does your throttle have the flat spot? rejet?

 

I agree with Taylo105. This is something that doesn't come up often in the pods discussion. The airbox supports the back half of the carbs, and when removed, all the weight is taken on by the carbs boots and clamps. This torquing might cause air leaks at the joint, or make the old rubber boots crack.

 

What's your altitude, exhaust, mods, and current jet setup you have right now?

 

Easy fix, build a bracket...

 

That has been the reccomendation for years here. Not everyone does it though.

 

Ah, sorry for being lazy. I'm in Edmonton, like you! I shipped the carbs for a rebuild to Hitachi guru Mike Belluomo actually nearer 10 years ago. He installed the stage 3 Dynojet kit and recommended pods with the caveat mentioned about the side covers. They've run great ever since.

Here's a pic from this morning. Currently has Mac 4 into 1, Progressive front springs, Koni rear shocks, Spec II drilled rotors with Russell ss lines, Dyna coil, Telefix fork brace, Seca 550 chrome fender, and the one and only XJ4ever spin-on chrome oil filter conversion

 

Nice!!!

 

Wow what a nice clean bike! What are "pods with the caveat"? Since we're in the same city, we should go for a rip!

 

by caveat he means keeping side covers on the bike stopping wind/turbulence.
covering up the open space look many pod users go for.

 

Unfortunately the side covers only help on the 650 Seca. The front of the airbox is exposed on the other models, so the pods will also be exposed even with the sidecovers in place.

 

Ahh well unfortunately the side covers didn't come with this bike. I'd like to get a set, but I don't know where to look other than eBay.

 

and if you are going to cover the pods why bother going to them.

one member did cover the oem setup with a screen matirial to give the faux pod look

 

Well that just so happens to be the model I have!

 

I guess like the way covers give it a different look? Other than some better air flow, i wanted to free up some space under the seat.

 

fab something up or look in the sale/trade forum shipping to Canada is costly from US

 

Yeah I'll have a look, but I've bought tons of crap out of the US and so far shipping hasn't been that bad.

 

One of the things I miss about my scooter. Plenty of storage without needing luggage. Add a top-box and I could bring home a full week worth of groceries (including a 25 pound bag of dog food). This makes me think.....

 

Well if you think about it and look at the stock air box on how much room it eats up, it makes me scratch my head wondering why that damn thing should be in there. I think I'm gonna make a little lock box to store import stuff like wallet, keys, phone, etc and install a 12v charger on it so I'll never be with a dead phone! I actually did that to one of my old quads for navigation on my phone, it was awesome lol.

 

cost me 10$ to send a cd and throttle link to Canada.