Question for you Pod Guys

[Steve Northrop]

I've seen 3 methods for blocking off the reed valves: block-off plates,
plugging the holes, or just connecting the hoses together. Don't leave it
open.  As for the crankcase vent, I plugged the hole coming out the side and
drilled and tapped a hole in the top of the cover (after removing it of
course), installed some brass fittings topped with a small breather filter.
Attached is a pic where you can see most of it.

Steve in Western NY
'96 GPZ1100
'02 Daytona 955i
"You Can't Fix Stupid", Ron White

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jameson, George E." <george.jameson at mirant.com>
To: <davidebeard at comcast.net>; "Kawasaki GPZ1100 discussion" 
<gpzlist at micapeak.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 7:21 PM
Subject: RE: Question for you Pod Guys


> Block off plates are unnecessary.  I went to autozone and bought
> some small metric freeze plugs.  Around 15 mm I believe, take one of the
> plates in with you to size it. Drive thes in with a hammer and a wooden
> dowel, leave em natural or paint of your choice, problem solved for 25
> cents.
> Second problem is easy also, most people install a filter,  The
> drain hole you mention is actually the tranmission/cranckcase vent. DO
> NOT PLUG, oil leaks will follow if you do.
> This has been done many times and maybe you have a good idea
> where to start with jetting.  If you don't there is tons of info on
> ZRXOA.  The ZRX 1100 is a milder cammed version of your engine, the GPZ
> cam is a common upgrade.  If you want the total package Ivan's
> performance will sell you a plug and play single afternoon solution to
> your problem in the form of a pod filter specific jet kit and K&N
> filters including vent filter. It will run and run well the first time
> you take it out.  And if you want to tweak later by raising or lowering
> the needles or changing mains the first time you pull and replace the
> carbs will make it worthwhile, no airbox connection.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Beard [mailto:davidebeard at comcast.net]
> Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 6:17 PM
> To: Kawasaki GPZ1100 discussion
> Subject: Question for you Pod Guys
>
> I'm in the process of converting to pods and have a couple quick
> questions. Number one, is it necessary to get block off plates for the
> reed valves or can I just put a crank case filter on the breather hose?
>
> Second, what have you guys done with the "drain' hole on top of the
> tranny that the airbox attached to? Did you plug it or leave it open?
>
> Any help would be appreciated as always. Got the carbs and airbox off
> and am just waiting to see if I can go pick up a crank case filter or if
> I'll have to wait till I can get some block off plates.
>
> Thanks!
> Dave B
> 
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