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I just got done 86'ing my K&N's PODs on my cb750 and put the stock airbox back on it. The motor is stock with the exception of a Kerker header exhaust. With the pods on I had jetting and performance issues with the bike. I also had problems with airflow to the carbs at various speeds. Dialing in the carbs was not the issue, all round performance was. I guess my biggest problem was with airflow around my legs and possible problems if I happen to get caught in the rain with them. Gas mileage also seem to suffer.
After installing the stock airbox, I noticed a much better mid range performance with the engine. I still have to re-jet my mains - the current mains size are 120's and I plan to reduce them by 1 or 2 jet size. (stock is 110 mains, but I still have to jet for the headers.)
If the bike was a racer or some show bike - then it might make sense to keep them on - as an ordinary street bike, it made sense to me to return to the stock setup. Besides - Honda has a much bigger engineering budget than I do...
So good-by pods - I will not miss you guys too much!!!
After installing the stock airbox, I noticed a much better mid range performance with the engine. I still have to re-jet my mains - the current mains size are 120's and I plan to reduce them by 1 or 2 jet size. (stock is 110 mains, but I still have to jet for the headers.)
If the bike was a racer or some show bike - then it might make sense to keep them on - as an ordinary street bike, it made sense to me to return to the stock setup. Besides - Honda has a much bigger engineering budget than I do...
So good-by pods - I will not miss you guys too much!!!