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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: falcomike on 24 October 2012, 01:53:09 pm

Title: airbox removal
Post by: falcomike on 24 October 2012, 01:53:09 pm
Has anyone done away with the airbox and just fit filters straight onto the carbs?
If so what size of clamp on filter did you need?
Title: Re: airbox removal
Post by: MadDogMcQ on 24 October 2012, 02:24:01 pm
I'm guessing that would effectively weaken the mixture (certainly not something you want), so you'd be wise to adjust it accordingly as part of a Dyno-Run.
Title: Re: airbox removal
Post by: Tmation on 24 October 2012, 03:24:00 pm
there a few kits about,


http://ivansperformanceproducts.com/FZ1kit.htm (http://ivansperformanceproducts.com/FZ1kit.htm) scroll down the page a bit to see pictures.


But read all the pages for the FZ1 (The American name for the FZS1000 or 2001-2005 bike), the pod filters offer no power gains over a correctly modified air-box and performance filter.


Or another tuning place: [size=78%]http://www.holeshot.com/fz1/fz1_stage2.shtml (http://www.holeshot.com/fz1/fz1_stage2.shtml)[/size]


If you like the look and the extra noise go for it.



Title: Re: airbox removal
Post by: solorider on 24 October 2012, 05:30:00 pm
modern cv carbs dont like pod filters,they can be a nightmare to set up properly,the carbs work better with a airbox
Title: Re: airbox removal
Post by: fireblake on 25 October 2012, 09:12:29 pm
+1 Solorider, that's what I've heard too?
Title: Re: airbox removal
Post by: devilsyam on 26 October 2012, 12:39:14 pm
I've ran them with ivans kit did it for looks really didn't notice any difference between full monty with and without:)
Title: Re: airbox removal
Post by: manuel32 on 27 October 2012, 06:23:34 am
It,s probably the trumpet lengths that are the important factor.

Title: Re: airbox removal
Post by: Falcon 269 on 27 October 2012, 08:11:51 am
It's certainly the case that without fitting correct length velocity stacks inside the pods, you will suffer low-midrange power loss over a modded airbox and K&N type filter.