Help with 81 cb750c pods

[locust17]

I currently have these pods http://www.ebay.com/itm/Four-Oval-Air-Filter-POD-Filters-Honda-CB-750-CB750-C-F-K-1979-1980-81-82-54mm-/391038192566?fits=Model%3ACB750C&hash=item5b0bb14bb6&vxp=mtr

I belive it has 120 jets and still running rough. Whats the magic set up for pods? It has stock exhaust, if I change the exhaust tips for some slip ons will it affect the tuning of my bike? What set up should I do? 2 spark plugs were showing running rich and one fine and other lean. When I gas it, it feel like a dead spot.

[shinyribs]

My advice? Don't do it bro.

I'm not trying to answer your question by giving you homework, but....

http://honda-cb750-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/I-GOT-PODS-TO-WORK-td4039223i20.html


http://honda-cb750-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/Shiny-s-1980-CB750-F-happy-with-pods-td4044473.html

[Cabreco]

Everything, & I mean EVERYTHING, I've every read or researched has always said the same thing.
Pod don't work right on DOHC 750's & they are more trouble than they are worth.

Find a used airbox on Ebay, ride & enjoy the bike.

[locust17]

Thank you i appreciate it, in the process of looking for a stock airbox, idk how it will react wtih the 120 jets that are much bigger than the stocks. I also have a stock exhaust. I have a synchronize coming in soon hopefully it'll help me out thanks!

[Re-run]

Stick a K&N filter in the box. You may still be rich, but it won't be as bad as with the stock filter.

[deskinthewoods]

Well, since mine came with crap pods and no air box and everyone said it can't be done (challenge accepted!) I went for it.

Somewhere on a now defunct forum I was told to go with K&N pods and rejet to 75 & 110:


 




Then, put a few wraps of duct or electrical tape around each pod, leaving about 3/4" of filter exposed and take her for a spin. Add more tape or take some off as necessary until you get a good ride at all rpms. Cut the tape off and use it as a template for something more permanent like leather or metal collars.









This worked great for me.....until I was in a cross wind and then she stuttered a bit, so I added some more brass deflectors to the outside pods.



Now I have good power and no hesitation and pods!

(I have a home built exhaust with home built baffles, 4 into 2) (I'll get the whole build up here soon)

***idle mix screws out 3 1/2 turns***

[Re-run]

Should all be here somewhere. I've been running this thing for something like 3 years with the help of TOOLS, Luke, and Shiny. Things can be hard to find, though.

[mgp214]

hey deskinthewoods,
I have pods on my CV carbs too ('79 cb750k limited) with the similar jet sizes and I'm curious how your high-end power is? I've recently got mine tuned pretty well, but on my first test drive I wasn't able to get it over 7k.

I love the brass on the pods!

[deskinthewoods]

I have good power right through the top. I'm no young speed demon but I have had no trouble breaking 140km/h (Canadian guy here) on an up hill climb and, yes, I have done-the-ton just to see what that feels like (F***in AWESOME!!!).

I seem to remember it bogging a bit until I wrapped the pods.

[mgp214]

Okay, I think I just don't have enough of the pods blocked off. Thanks!