New Pod Filter - Weird Sounds

Alpha Reign · 11-06-2018, 12:57 PM

I just picked up a new pod filter of amazon. Installed it today and now makes a weird sound. It could be normal since its a pod filter. I also haven't tuned the carb quite yet so that might be another reason. For tuning it too, what should I do. I don't know too much about carbs. I'll upload a vid of the sound when I figure out how to do that.

cbrfxr67 · 11-06-2018, 01:04 PM

Like a fft, fft, fft, fft sound? Hey, maybe it's a bleeb bleeb bleeb bleeb sound? Or wonk wonk wonk,...ok kidding. You didn't say so was messing with you.
Mine does make a sucking sound. One of my buddies that knows bikes mentioned that he's never heard that before. I guess i'm used to it now and barely notice it.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-06-2018, 01:04 PM

The intake noise will be louder. With the pod filter you will need to install larger main jet as it will run a little leaner with the free flowing pod filter.

Alpha Reign · 11-06-2018, 01:07 PM

Ok, I thought it was normal. And it is more like blap blap blap sound.

Or something like that!

**JerryHawk250** · 11-06-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha Reign

Ok, I thought it was normal. And it is more like blap blap blap sound.

Or something like that!

As long as it doesn't sound like a one man band at a circus then you good to go.

Emerikol · 11-06-2018, 09:13 PM

I have a pod filter on my Hawk and you can definitely hear the vacuum of the intake valve opening and sucking through the carb. I also have the carb re-jetted and a high-flow exhaust. There's A LOT of air moving through the pod filter without the airbox dampening out the sound. Like Jerry said, as long as it's not making very expensive sounding noises, you're probably good to go. Mechanical sounds of metal crashing into metal would be a red flag, but just a different noise coming from the filter isn't anything to worry about. You will most likely need to rejet the carb, and the exhaust is a huge win in terms of performance.

wheelbender6 · 11-06-2018, 09:34 PM

Stock air boxes suppress a lot of the sounds from your engine.

ChipToothy · 11-09-2018, 05:16 PM

Could it be a Braaap Braaap Braaap sound?

If so you turned your bike into a 2 stroke. Congrats!

Alpha Reign · 11-09-2018, 06:41 PM

No way!!!! I'm the world's greatest mechanic.

Make me a mug that says that!

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Alpha Reign Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	New Pod Filter - Weird Sounds I just picked up a new pod filter of amazon. Installed it today and now makes a weird sound. It could be normal since its a pod filter. I also haven't tuned the carb quite yet so that might be another reason. For tuning it too, what should I do. I don't know too much about carbs. I'll upload a vid of the sound when I figure out how to do that.
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cbrfxr67 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: HOuston Posts: 357	Like a fft, fft, fft, fft sound? Hey, maybe it's a bleeb bleeb bleeb bleeb sound? Or wonk wonk wonk,...ok kidding. You didn't say so was messing with you. Mine does make a sucking sound. One of my buddies that knows bikes mentioned that he's never heard that before. I guess i'm used to it now and barely notice it. __________________ BD125-15
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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,846	The intake noise will be louder. With the pod filter you will need to install larger main jet as it will run a little leaner with the free flowing pod filter. __________________ 2025 Lifan KPT 400 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 (Sold) 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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11-06-2018, 09:13 PM	#6
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	I have a pod filter on my Hawk and you can definitely hear the vacuum of the intake valve opening and sucking through the carb. I also have the carb re-jetted and a high-flow exhaust. There's A LOT of air moving through the pod filter without the airbox dampening out the sound. Like Jerry said, as long as it's not making very expensive sounding noises, you're probably good to go. Mechanical sounds of metal crashing into metal would be a red flag, but just a different noise coming from the filter isn't anything to worry about. You will most likely need to rejet the carb, and the exhaust is a huge win in terms of performance. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Stock air boxes suppress a lot of the sounds from your engine. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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11-06-2018, 01:07 PM	#4
Alpha Reign Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	Ok, I thought it was normal. And it is more like blap blap blap sound. Or something like that!
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11-09-2018, 05:16 PM	#8
ChipToothy Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 819	Could it be a Braaap Braaap Braaap sound? If so you turned your bike into a 2 stroke. Congrats!
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11-09-2018, 06:41 PM	#9
Alpha Reign Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 131	No way!!!! I'm the world's greatest mechanic. Make me a mug that says that!
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