GZ Bobber - just finished - Page 4

Kcarvajal · 08-01-2011, 09:22 PM

Hey. Thanks! So, my bike came with an aftermarket exhaust. Straight pipe. Any pointers how to tell if I'd need to step up etc? Also, the size of the pod, know the size off-hand?

I actually have a sporty tank and had to plug the vacuum outlet on the carb. Is that what you are referring to? What's the other flatter looking filter on the left of the motor?

I will be doing this this weekend. Will also be ordering a 150 rear tire.

Thanks for the pics and tips. Your bike looks great!

Ken

kflint · 08-02-2011, 11:17 AM

Ken,

There's a lot of hysteria out there about how to properly jet your carb. After sifting through everyone's horror stories and soap boxes I took the advice of one person who said "the rule of thumb is one jet per mod." So if you do a pod and an exhaust, that's 2 jets. My bike was stock with a 120, so I put a 125 on and it performs great. I also added a bigger front sprocket and the bike still pulls away in 5th gear, so I'm pretty sure I've got it right.

The smaller pod filter was my solution for removing more hoses. The crank case breather hose used to plug into the smog box under the swingarm. Removing the smog box left no place for that hose to go, except out the bottom. Removing the hose and replacing it with the small filter not only preserves the crankcase breather, but it looks bitchin' too!

Another trick to clean up the area is to move the crankcase grounding wire to another crankcase bolt under the swingarm. I should disclose that I ground off a lot of tabs and brackets to make this look. As long as you don't need to go back to stock I thinks it's totally worth it.

I've never been asked to provide a wallpaper image before. Thanks for the compliment! Tell me which one you want and I'll send it over.

kflint · 08-02-2011, 11:21 AM

Here's the filter I used. Remember to go to a hardware store and buy a piece of PVC pipe to extend its reach.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045S94DW

21skippy13 · 08-02-2011, 02:07 PM

Bike looks amazing. i love the tires, i am thinking of doing the same, what size did you use for the front, it looks a little bigger than the stock one.
again, great job on the project.

Kcarvajal · 08-02-2011, 04:41 PM

Kflint,
I cannot agree more. That filter looks awesome.

The jetting advice is great. Thanks again! I hope to have it done before the weekend is over.

Ken

dflint · 08-02-2011, 05:57 PM

:rawk: it is pretty sick.

21skippy13 · 08-09-2011, 02:11 PM

after looking at your amazing bike again, i noticed the shocks are different, what are those new shocks off of? they must make it sit lower?

**jonathan180iq** · 08-09-2011, 04:02 PM

IIRC, the pod filter needs to have a 2" inlet diameter... or 52mm I believe is the crossover number.

Kcarvajal · 08-10-2011, 10:17 AM

Would you need to get a matching inner tube for a 150 tire (from 130) or will the one that we have stock work? I'm planning on ordering a wider one.

Thanks!

Ken

blaine · 08-10-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kcarvajal

Would you need to get a matching inner tube for a 150 tire (from 130) or will the one that we have stock work? I'm planning on ordering a wider one.

Thanks!

Ken

You should get a tube to match the tire.

:cool:

08-01-2011, 09:22 PM	#31
Kcarvajal Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 61	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished Hey. Thanks! So, my bike came with an aftermarket exhaust. Straight pipe. Any pointers how to tell if I'd need to step up etc? Also, the size of the pod, know the size off-hand? I actually have a sporty tank and had to plug the vacuum outlet on the carb. Is that what you are referring to? What's the other flatter looking filter on the left of the motor? I will be doing this this weekend. Will also be ordering a 150 rear tire. Thanks for the pics and tips. Your bike looks great! Ken Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-02-2011, 11:17 AM	#32
kflint Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 10	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished Ken, There's a lot of hysteria out there about how to properly jet your carb. After sifting through everyone's horror stories and soap boxes I took the advice of one person who said "the rule of thumb is one jet per mod." So if you do a pod and an exhaust, that's 2 jets. My bike was stock with a 120, so I put a 125 on and it performs great. I also added a bigger front sprocket and the bike still pulls away in 5th gear, so I'm pretty sure I've got it right. The smaller pod filter was my solution for removing more hoses. The crank case breather hose used to plug into the smog box under the swingarm. Removing the smog box left no place for that hose to go, except out the bottom. Removing the hose and replacing it with the small filter not only preserves the crankcase breather, but it looks bitchin' too! Another trick to clean up the area is to move the crankcase grounding wire to another crankcase bolt under the swingarm. I should disclose that I ground off a lot of tabs and brackets to make this look. As long as you don't need to go back to stock I thinks it's totally worth it. I've never been asked to provide a wallpaper image before. Thanks for the compliment! Tell me which one you want and I'll send it over.
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08-02-2011, 11:21 AM	#33
kflint Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 10	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished Here's the filter I used. Remember to go to a hardware store and buy a piece of PVC pipe to extend its reach. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045S94DW Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-02-2011, 02:07 PM	#34
21skippy13 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 3	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished Bike looks amazing. i love the tires, i am thinking of doing the same, what size did you use for the front, it looks a little bigger than the stock one. again, great job on the project.
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08-02-2011, 04:41 PM	#35
Kcarvajal Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 61	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished Kflint, I cannot agree more. That filter looks awesome. The jetting advice is great. Thanks again! I hope to have it done before the weekend is over. Ken Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-02-2011, 05:57 PM	#36
dflint Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 1	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished :rawk: it is pretty sick.
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08-09-2011, 02:11 PM	#37
21skippy13 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 3	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished after looking at your amazing bike again, i noticed the shocks are different, what are those new shocks off of? they must make it sit lower?
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08-09-2011, 04:02 PM	#38
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished IIRC, the pod filter needs to have a 2" inlet diameter... or 52mm I believe is the crossover number.
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08-10-2011, 10:17 AM	#39
Kcarvajal Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 61	Re: GZ Bobber - just finished Would you need to get a matching inner tube for a 150 tire (from 130) or will the one that we have stock work? I'm planning on ordering a wider one. Thanks! Ken
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