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Maxim pods

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Wicked Joe, Oct 5, 2018.

  1. Wicked Joe

    Wicked Joe New Member

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    I’m planning to run K&N pods on my 81 XJ650 Maxim. I know the consensus here is not to do it but it’s a done deal. No air box. My question is should I re-jet the carbs first or try it and see how it runs then decide. I also plan to run a MAC 4 into 1 exhaust. I’m at about 4000 ft. here in the Reno area. Any thoughts? Please don’t tell me I’m crazy for running pods though.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    She'll run lean if you don't rejet. No doubt about that.
     
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    With 400o’ in Reno you may get away with stock jetting. How did it run before ? If you had slightly black plugs it may make enough difference.
     
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    It sat for a long time but it ran good. I cleaned the carbs and figure as long as I have them off the bike I might re jet. What size would you think?
     
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    You will be experimenting with jets start going up 2 sizes , one thing you really need to fabricate a brace at the back of the carbs. Relying on the boots alone puts a lot of weight on the boots can lead to cracking of the boots. With the airbox the carbs are supported on both ends , pods do not have this .
     
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    Thanks. I also saw the XJ750 pod thread on the forum that has good info too.
     
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    If you haven’t got them yet I’v got 2 sets of pods for sale uni and k+n, $50 a set.
     
    Richard Elbon, Oct 27, 2018
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    your going to pull the carbs 10 or 15 more times so one more won't really matter
     
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    Already have the pods. Thanks anyway. Could’ve saved a few bucks.
     
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    I may be interested in the Genuine K&N filters? What model and size are they? Are they four individual or pairs of two? My non-running 750 Maxim came without carburetors or airbox./ I got a set of 650 carburetors free but now I'm trying to chase down jets for a 750, mains and pilots are easy but others are not. The jet kits I bought have a Jet needle of Y403S the stock is Y-13. Not thrilled with Hitachi.
    Cheers, 50gary
     
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    Don’t know what model number. 2” ID
     

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    best bet is to stuff your stock airbox boots into the pod and remove the stock ring. Gotta find narrow enough pods and its going to be a tight fit. Way better delivery than the boots that come with the pods.
     
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