K&N Pod Filters can we make them work on RD ?

[Pravin]

While living in Houston close to the ocean, my UNIs lasted 3-4 years when oiled on my RD400.  It was always kept in a garage.  I haven't installed the new UNIs I have for it now that I live in Alabama..

Rob

I think my issue is the weather and also my bike is not kept in closed garage but undr a stilt parking and I use them dry

I am going to order new ones and til then am going to experience K&N Pods and see how she goes : )

[m in sc]

not really. its the effect the reed closing has from the carb back.

[Pravin]

not really. its the effect the reed closing has from the carb back.

Ok I thought if we can increase the distance between the metal plate at the back of he pods and the reeds it may help reducing the effect ...

[m in sc]

its been tried. for decades. doesn't work.

Ive heard people say their bikes (rds) run 'great with k&n pods' right on the bellmouth of the carbs. well, ive ridden enough other peoples bikes to say.. nope. they really don't.  there usually a huge flat spot somewhere in the power. the reply usually is 'they are all like that'. no, they aren't.

so, i think it boils down to really knowing what its supposed to run like. amazing how many people don't have a clue as to what a solid baseline is supposed to feel like. 

Im not sayin that's the case here. Just offering a theory as to why you see so many on bikes, particularly 'boutique' builds that rarely go over half throttle and just get putted around on.
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[rodneya]

Try oiling the next set of foam filters you get and see if that helps protect them from the elements.

[Pravin]

Try oiling the next set of foam filters you get and see if that helps protect them from the elements.

Absolutely ...am going to oil them this time ! And thanks SC for sharing your experience : )

Cheers
Pravin