11AGUY Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 Have been doing a little research and have mixed feelings about changing my current airbox/filter set-up. I live in CT and will be riding on mostly track, trails and some sand pits, don't plan on hitting water with this bike.... I like both set-ups and have eliminated the K and N system from my options and wonder which set-up works better in not only engine protection but performance, or are they virtually equal... Biggest concern is how these mount and which is a more stable and will not fall off??? Has anyone had problems with either?? Thanks I have my new pipes coming in this week and want to replace the system when I put on the new pipes and re-jet Quote
andrew3160 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 I have never had problems with pods falling off except for when I skimped and bought no names. They didn't last one ride before they cracked and fell off. Pick up a set of k&n pods or uni's and you won't be disappointed. Quote
Jereme6655 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 i had to pick up my buddies pod when it fell off after some hard hitting trail riding. had to make a small bracket to hold the weight off the end......the leverage was just too much on the end of the filters to allow the cheap hose clamps to get a good bite. trail side fix and bracket made upon returning home......no more problems.... Quote
11AGUY Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Posted March 20, 2012 i had to pick up my buddies pod when it fell off after some hard hitting trail riding. had to make a small bracket to hold the weight off the end......the leverage was just too much on the end of the filters to allow the cheap hose clamps to get a good bite. trail side fix and bracket made upon returning home......no more problems.... good idea... I was thinking that beefier hose clamps would be a good idea but I like the idea of a bracket.... if you have any pics of that clamp I'd love to see your design.. Thanks Quote
11AGUY Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Posted March 20, 2012 what size works (uni) with the stock carbs.. i see 1 3/4 ID, but do you guys use the angled or straight?? How about the length??? 4 or 6 inches?? Quote
cline Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) I have all bolt on mods and haven't made the jump into the porting YET. I used to ride in Kentucky where it was real muddy and wet but still didn't want to run the air box so I ran the Toomey 2 into 1 and thought it was great. It was elevated a little and kind of tucks under the seat assisting with keeping the water and mud off a little and never had any problems with it at all. Ive always been extra cautious to ensure that my filter/carb connections were very clean, dry, and had no filter oil residue or gas present upon assembly to ensure a secure hookup. After moving back out west to Arizona I switched to the dual stage uni foam filters 6 inch because I figured I might get more air than the two into one and didn't need the added protection anymore. Again with the uni filters I have never had a problem and have never had a filter fall off in my 13 years of riding and I have used K&N, Uni, and Toomey 2 into 1. Solid clean connection = good to go Edited March 20, 2012 by cline Quote
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