K&N Pods and Airbox Removal

[hgravelpha@aol.com]

Just purchased some K&N pods (RU-1780). How do I remove the airbox? What should I be watching out for? I have a PCIII and FBF cans. The PCIII was dyno tuned by OC motorsport last year. Do I need to richen-up the mixture once the pods are installed? Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

[Admin Jaap]

There is a BIG difference between airbox and pods. I'd recommend doing a new dynorun.

Removing the airbox is bolt off job. If I rember well you have to remove the tank to get proper access. And find a secure place for the airbox sensor. Good luck!

 

 

Two threads on the subject:

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=969

 

http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2161

[worthyperformance]

I ordered 2 RU-1780 filters but only one arrived and the flange inside diameter is roughly 55mm - certainly not the 52mm in the specifications.

[gstallons]

They should be plenty loose !

[pete roper]

Why do you think that swapping to pod filters will provide any benefit?

I’d advise against it personally.

[gstallons]

Same here , my black frame had K&N pods when I bought it . Sounded terrible and just didn't look good. You can install them if you want..........but

[Gmc28]

my greenie came with pods (from PO), and i think they look good, and the bike ran/runs great in general, though perhaps is a little less than ideal in higher speed cruising.  I liked how it exposes that rear suspension part of the red frame bike, but of course that’s all in the eye of the beholder.  As a “sunday driver”, I liked it.

That said, if i were to make it a regular rider or touring bike i’d probably convert it back to the OEM airbox, and said as much to the good guy that recently bought my Greenie.   So I’m now looking for an airbox.  i assume watching this forum and/or ebay would yield one, but that’s the question…. anyone have knowledge of one floating around?  the fellow who bought my bike will likely join this forum, and is local, so thought i’d poke around to see if we can locate an airbox for him. 

[docc]

On 7/20/2024 at 11:18 AM, Gmc28 said:

my greenie came with pods (from PO), and i think they look good, and the bike ran/runs great in general, though perhaps is a little less than ideal in higher speed cruising.  I liked how it exposes that rear suspension part of the red frame bike, but of course that’s all in the eye of the beholder.  As a “sunday driver”, I liked it.

That said, if i were to make it a regular rider or touring bike i’d probably convert it back to the OEM airbox, and said as much to the good guy that recently bought my Greenie.   So I’m now looking for an airbox.  i assume watching this forum and/or ebay would yield one, but that’s the question…. anyone have knowledge of one floating around?  the fellow who bought my bike will likely join this forum, and is local, so thought i’d poke around to see if we can locate an airbox for him. 

Good luck finding a "take-off" V11 airbox. Turns out, chicks dig 'em.

                            Although no one will say for what . . .

      

[Gmc28]

2 hours ago, docc said:

Good luck finding a "take-off" V11 airbox. Turns out, chicks dig 'em.

                            Although no one will say for what . . .

      

aha, thats the parts catalogue i’ve been looking for….

[worthyperformance]

Unlike the RU-1780 recommended by others, the K&N RU-1400 filters fit my 2004 V11 LeMans perfectly.

$60 USD each
49mm flange inside diamter 
20 degree flange angle
51mm flange length
102mm long overall
87x85mm filter