First a bit of history:
VS 800 1993, when I picked it up the PO had fitted a set of Supertrapp muffles both on the same side and installed stage 3 jet kits. I hated the look and the sound even more so they had to go. I got some thin walled black steel tubing 2" id, made a set of slip on's located either side and painted with Rustoleum mat black. I experimented with different styles of internal mufflers and finished with a pair of 4" long Thunder Monster type, nice sound, not loud but noticeable.
A few weeks ago I changed the oil and filter, bit the bullet and removed the air filters for inspection. Front was OK but the rear was badly gummed up with misted oil and fine dust. Prices over here due to postage and import duties put the cost to over $30 each filter. Right.
I have always advised against fitting pods as it has been proven that there was little or no benefit to be had but in this case I was not looking to increase performance just for a more economical alternative. Not wishing to purchase K&N's again due to cost I picked up 4 52mm pods from Ebay at a cost of $15. Not much to throw away if I got negative results I also picked up some 1/2" filter foam locally for around $2.
First shot, pods and no socks, needles set to 2 down front, 3 down rear, start up, Nope not worth a crap, ran rough and stalled on throttle chop.
Cut and superglued the filter foam to both pods, fitted up and started up, what a difference, let the machine warm up and adjusted the AF settings went for a ride.
OK, now we're talking. A very noticeable and enjoyable increase in power through the whole band, better roll on and smooth idle. I'm a very happy little puppy now.
Due to the condition of the rear filter I am quite loath to say that the pods did in fact increase the power. For me It solved a cost problem so even if there was no substantial increase a purpose was served.
Now I will be fabricating a battery box to replace the rear filter box and get that battery out of the crap that is kicked up on these Thai roads.
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