Pod filter conversion for ZL 400/600

[vlasislav]

Hello guys,

I just finished cleaning up the stock 30mm Keihin carbs that came with my 1989 ZL 400 SE bike (#85 Main jets). It was pretty easy to remove the carbs, however, refitting them is so damn complicated and time consuming.

Further more, I noticed that the air box rubber intake hoses/gaskets are all in pretty bad shape. The previous owner tried to refurbish them, but he didn't do a good job.

I checked a lot of threads to find more info on the pod conversion subject and now I am sure that I will go forward with the conversion and of course I will also increase the jets size to #105.

The only piece of information I'm missing out is what pods should I go for. I see that most of you are using K&N filters, perhaps you can help me with the part number I should order (I do not exclude sporting Uni pods).

The Zl 600 and Zl 400 models share the same 30mm Keihin carbs, the only difference being the stock Main jets size (#90 vs #85), so probably same pod filters would work on both.

I hope someone can point me in the right direction.

A small teaser with a Zl400 running pods and a 4in1 exhaust system : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM6UdlVvmWU

Thank you in advance.
V.

 

[Jarney]

Ok, well, if the carbs are the same and they use the same pods then here are some links to look at. These all came up with a google search for zl600 air filter pods. Later.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-52mm-Air...inja-New-/321418964039?_trksid=p2054897.l4275


http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAMAIR-Moto...L600-600-/350956221834?_trksid=p2054897.l4275


http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=RC-1824&gclid=CMjI2eDByMQCFZMkgQodQ4sAUg

 

[vlasislav]

Thank you Jarney for the quick reply.

The K&N RC-1824 pods were on my short list, however, they are pretty pricey on knfilters.com. Couldn't find any cheaper ones from a respectable seller.

I'm not sure about the other two suggestions. One is a no-name filter and the other, well.. I've never had the chance to interact with Ramair filters or read about them on ZLs. Perhaps Uni filters are more popular cause they are cheaper.

No offense but I am keen on getting help from someone with first hand experience in pod converting ZL 400/600 motorcycle.

 

[vlasislav]

Thanks to Rhamah thread (http://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/Cheap-zl600-K-amp-N-Pods!&highlight=K&N+RC-1824.18287), I found the

K&N RC-1824 filter here: http://www.amazon.com/RC-1824-Motor.../ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[Jarney]

No problem, one other option is you might do a search through the Members List on this site and look for the most active zl400 owners, check their profiles, and send them a private message, they may be able to help. Not sure if the link below will work right but, here's the list of zl400 owners sorted by their last activity on the site - if it works. You may have to copy and paste it in your browser. Good luck. Later.


http://www.zl-oa.com/forums/memberlist.php?&field5[0]=2&order=desc&sort=lastvisit&pp=30

 

[vlasislav]

Thanks Jarney. I already talked to a few members and found that UNI PK82 pod filters will fit.

http://www.amazon.com/Uni-High-Flow-Street-Bike-Filters/dp/B000GTTV14

Anybody tried the UNI pods?

 

[R. J.]

If you go with UNI also buy the Outwear prefilter/socks. They are water & dust proof. I use them on all our off road toys. They help extend the life of the filters & less cleaning in between rides. I also use Notoil cleaning products & filter oil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9aU-LmlSkQ Cleaner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVs2FR7KfNs Outerwears http://www.outerwearsracing.com/

 

[vlasislav]

Thanks for the tip R.J. Unfortunately there isn't enough space between the carbs to add a second layer over the filters, even the K&N filters are a bugger to get in there.

 

[R. J.]

The Outerwears are paper thin. If you get the correct size they should work. They fit snug like a good pair of gloves.