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Swiss Gaz
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To Pod or not to Pod....

#1 PostAuthor: Swiss Gaz » Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:16 pm

Hi all. I am after some advice please . I am restoring a 1980 B4 LTD barn find imported from the USA. It came minus the air box so to get it running I bought some cheap pods. I was mindful of sucking in the odd Daddy Longlegs...
It now runs but does not seem too happy. I have read various opinions on whether to stick with the pods and re-jet the carbs or simply go back to an airbox as pods can be "more trouble than they are worth". Given I am not after straightline performace at this stage an original airbox seems like my prefered option but I cant find one for love nor money. (Anyone got one to sell?)

I guess my ultimate aim would be to have pods, re-jet the carbs and junk the emissions stuff. However, it would be nice to get the bike running as it should before I do this so I know I am working from a known good starting point.

Its worth saying that everything else checks out fine and I have done the curious'george mod so I am confident the rough running is to do with the carbs. :D

Of course, I may then have to do something about the hilarious speedometer that only goes up to 85MPH....

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#2 PostAuthor: Farmer » Mon Oct 19, 2015 7:16 pm

Speedos fine I've taken mine passed the neutral light no problem. :D
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#3 PostAuthor: Pasc » Mon Oct 19, 2015 7:33 pm

Which engine is it Gaz, 750 or 1000 ?
I've got an air box for a z1000r might be prepared to sell. Couldn't say if it would be a fit for the Ltd frame though.

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#4 PostAuthor: Swiss Gaz » Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:05 pm

Its a 1000 Pasc.
I think the part number is 11011-1012 for the main body and 11016-009 for the silencer bit on the back.

Can anyone confirm?

Thanks,


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