Cesiumsponge
XS650 Neophyte Ignoramus
Hello,
I picked up a pair of Mike's XS #15-0035 54mm pod filters for my Mikuni BS34CVs after seeing how popular they are with other users. I selected it based on the description:
When I received them, I found no such internal structure. I emailed the store for clarity and was told, "I'm sorry we have a new supplier, if the filters aren't working please send them back." To my interpretation, the reply I received implies they used to have an internal stack design but currently sell a cheaper filter at the old price with the old description.
Does anyone have an internal shot of their "old" XS pods? I was unsuccessful in finding any such images. I attached a photo of mine as they are currently shipped. I'd like to try working a stack inside the current pods I have. Returning it and getting hit on shipping AND a 25% restocking fee is crazy; I'd only end up getting the money back on one filter. Otherwise, I'll have to pick up some shorty aftermarket stacks and find another filter that I can incorporate over the velocity stack. Thanks!
-E
I picked up a pair of Mike's XS #15-0035 54mm pod filters for my Mikuni BS34CVs after seeing how popular they are with other users. I selected it based on the description:
This leads me to believe they had internal velocity stacks to smooth out the airflow of air channeled into the carb versus open pods subject to crosswinds and more turbulent flow without the protection of the stock airbox design (which, while restrictive, is consistent in air delivery). I wanted to run stacks and a filter, but not slip a sock over stacks which disturb airflow, or use cosmetic mesh, which disturbs airflow and filters nothing.Pod...Features molded in internal stack, no step rubber mount flange and Chrome end cap....
When I received them, I found no such internal structure. I emailed the store for clarity and was told, "I'm sorry we have a new supplier, if the filters aren't working please send them back." To my interpretation, the reply I received implies they used to have an internal stack design but currently sell a cheaper filter at the old price with the old description.
Does anyone have an internal shot of their "old" XS pods? I was unsuccessful in finding any such images. I attached a photo of mine as they are currently shipped. I'd like to try working a stack inside the current pods I have. Returning it and getting hit on shipping AND a 25% restocking fee is crazy; I'd only end up getting the money back on one filter. Otherwise, I'll have to pick up some shorty aftermarket stacks and find another filter that I can incorporate over the velocity stack. Thanks!
-E