| Author | Message | ||
     Buellerx |
Anyone installed an air filter called the Power Pod? Apparently it is sold out of Australia and is supposed to replace the stock air box and velocity stack. Im thinking of doing it and looking for opinions from anyone with experience with it. removed link, not a reputable seller, thanks for understanding. Blake (Message edited by Blake on October 25, 2005) | ||
| Olinxb12r |
Looks interesting. Did you go to their site? I'm not to sure about the Polyurethane foam filter being restrictive enough to catch everything, but it is worth a look. I wonder how much shipping would be. | ||
| Buell_892 |
looks like the overall filter is smaller.. less air to get in as opposed to doing a 12 lid conversion and such... would that be correct? | ||
| Buellerx |
I just went to the site. Seems they spent more time talking sh*t about badweb than talking about the POD. I dont really care about that though as long as the product works. Some of the people running it have decided to keep the filter oiled which seems like a good idea to me. | ||
| Buellin_ri |
I remember something about this some time ago, can't remember the whole thing. However they made claims without dyno charts to back them up. If it helps, buyer beware. | ||
| Buell_892 |
buellerx read my previous post? | ||
| Briz31 |
Guys, if any of you were here earlier this year, with a thread about a Velocity Stack that was made by a certain individual here in Australia. Claiming them to be the next best thing to sliced bread, then it was followed up by a post of another individual whom claimed them to be the greatest invention known to man. As the story unfolded these people were one in the same. Tracked down via a IP Address. Basically they were CR#P and he's out for the quick $$, selling while not even a sponsor. If I'm wrong, sorry to whom ever... But I have a Feeling it was "Aussie Buell Riders". When I read this thread, It just all started repeating on my like a "Nasty Kebab" after a night out drinking... Buyers Beware. This item looks like a knock off from "Finer Filter Racing" pods... | ||
| Blake |
Thanks Briz. You are dead on the money. I certainly cannot recommend anything from that joker. Really don't want to see it even mentioned here. Frankly that filter looks to me like it would thoroughly muck up the optimized airflow of the stock intake. It may look slick, but I would be very surprised if it adds anything to the bike performance-wise. In fact I'd be surprised if it didn't degrade performance. | ||
| Johnb |
my apologizes blake, i should've known better, especially after the velocity stack fiasco. | ||
| Blake |
Thanks for understanding John. No need to apologize at all. No big deal.  | ||
| Pendulum |
Frankly that filter looks to me like it would thoroughly muck up the optimized airflow of the stock intake. It may look slick, but I would be very surprised if it adds anything to the bike performance-wise. In fact I'd be surprised if it didn't degrade performance. Blake i'm intrigued how did you draw your conclusion? I looked at there site and they have dyno's indicating performance gains and many happy customers offering feedback. I'm confused and want to know more about what your comments are based on. Is there info in the KV that proves otherwise? Has anyone purchased from them and has the pod worked? pen | ||
| Gdja |
hey guys, only just found your web site. all i can say is this - don't read into the sh#t of "it's those guys, from the other web ring, it must be bad " there is only one way to find out if it works try it, there is a guarantee on faulty products, as with just about anyone serious selling products- they stand behind it. I bought one, and am going to use it with a race ecm, and a jardine exhaust, a different option to the Buell Race kit. Am still waiting on the race ecm, but i did replace the stock velocity stack, and installed the pod filter. There is a noticable difference in performance, as there is no "flat spot" in between 2500 and 3500 revs anymore as opposed to the standard. ( i don't know about the 12 airbox mod, as i never did it) There is also a definate difference in sound aswell, much more throatyer sound, like it has a pair of 20kg balls!!! I'm not a part of manufacturing, selling or working at the abr pod facitlity, i'm just someone who wanted more performance out of my Buell, and i've got it. Can't wait to put the ecm and muffler on to find out how much more performance i can get | ||
| Heads |
Pendulum, it is all about a select few wanting to flame the maker of this product.has nothing to do with the quality or performance of his products. Sad bunch.. | ||
| Eexb |
Pendulum - "Blake i'm intrigued how did you draw your conclusion? " Heads - "it is all about a select few wanting to flame the maker of this product.has nothing to do with the quality or performance of his products. Sad bunch.." Man, I hope this isn't another "setup". It's absolutely amazing how the "pro" side of this thing is ALWAYS "mysterious" members with few or NO previous posts !!! EE | ||
| Ndj |
Hey, whats with the flaming of "Aussie Buell Riderz"? I haven't got the power pod but I have bought other parts from them and I can vouch for their professional service. It doesn't seem like you have any reason to blacken their name or reputation so why not lay off unless you have some evidence to back up your argument? Could it be that you are afraid one of your sponsors losing business to them? Just for the record, yes I am new to this forum. However I have been a member of the the Aussie Buell Riders forum for some time and a Buell XB9R owner for a year. Also for the record, I am not in any way affiliated to "Aussie Buell Riderz" and in fact I live on the other side of the country (3000 miles away). | ||
| Buelltroll |
Amazing isnt it. Blake's trackin I.P.'s I can smell it. | ||
| Eexb |
"for the record, I am not in any way affiliated to "Aussie Buell Riderz"} Sure, just like all the others that ONLY post when this silly thing comes up !!! | ||
| Reepicheep |
Sumthin like that... (Maylands, Lysterfield, and Melborne BTW). | ||
| Cruisin |
Hmmm...new users registered today that defend ABR - I'm having flashbacks... Make it stop, please??? | ||
| Heads |
cruisin,did not just register today so have another look. well looks like you blokes have it all figured out,go to the top of the heap. like i said very SAD | ||
| Gdja |
here is a thought for ya's, why not try cutting a witches hat off at the base, turn it upside down for a velocity stack, and then use an icecream tub, cut holes in it and that can be your air filter box. That's the next big thing you know, better jump on soon.......... before the aussies do it! | ||
| Black_sunshine |
Here we go again. Some people just don't learn the first time around. | ||
| Eexb |
"well looks like you blokes have it all figured out,go to the top of the heap. like i said very SAD" NO - what's "sad" is why you guys burst in here looking for a brawl. No one said anything about "Aussies" or Oz or made any comments other than we see another hassle brewing over that silly velocity thingie. It's been hashed out before, and the "genius" behind it made an absolute boob of himself. There is just no good reason to go into it again - we DO have that much figured out !!! EE | ||
| Jerseyguy |
This guy never gives up. He was at it last week under another alias. Dude leave us alone. We aren't buying it. Don't go away mad, just go away. | ||
| Pendulum |
Frankly that filter looks to me like it would thoroughly muck up the optimized airflow of the stock intake. It may look slick, but I would be very surprised if it adds anything to the bike performance-wise. In fact I'd be surprised if it didn't degrade performance. Blake i'm intrigued how did you draw your conclusion? I looked at there site and they have dyno's indicating performance gains and many happy customers offering feedback. I'm confused and want to know more about what your comments are based on. Is there info in the KV that proves otherwise? Has anyone purchased from them and has the pod worked? Can anyone add any valid reason other then "here we go again" i am interested in this part and its gains but i also value Badweb members comments. So far no one has provided a valid argument against this item other then some deep seeded personal problem with one of the forum members. I just want the facts on the part. | ||
| Pendulum |
i want to make my decision before the ebay auction ends. | ||
| Blake |
How do I draw my conclusion? Education, expertise in the field and a maybe just a small bit of intelligence. The big flat plate that is the base for that "Pod" is no friend to optimum airflow into the intake. It effectively walls off airflow from below. It also presents a sharp edge to incoming airflow, another horrible design fuax pas from an optimum flow standpoint. Best keep to your own little corner of the web and keep your dubious products and disingenuous marketing efforts off of BadWeB. The person responsible for the product has proved to me that he is a huckster and only out to exploit BadWeB and Buell Enthusiats. He was given every chance to do the right thing; he instead attempted to masquerade as another user to perpetuate his exploitation of BadWeB to sell his dubious wares. When his masquerade was revealed he proceeded to openly defy the policy of this board concerning no non-sponsor marketing. It was at that point that Mr. Devil Tube aka Auzzie Buell Riders aka any number of other aliases, was banned from BadWeB. Frankly at this point, even if the man invented something that might indeed appear to improve performance of a Buell motorcycle, I could not endorse it or allow it to be promoted on this site. It simply would not be fair to our sponsors who are all honest, honorable, and invest a significant amount to keep the site running. (Message edited by Blake on October 26, 2005) | ||
| Eexb |
"i want to make my decision before the ebay auction ends." Well why not go ahead and "go for it" !!! You sound like you're convinced, why do you need Blake to convince you otherwise (and, why should he) ??? If you think it's a good product buy one. | ||
| Buellerx |
Oh Boy  Sorry I brought it up | ||
| Cruisin |
Don't be sorry. With the infinite number of search tools we have on the net it was just a matter of time before you found it. It's good to ask. What's sad is how ABR (aka ???) handles it. As Blake said, he was given a generous (especially for Blake) number of chances to make right by the policies on this board, and instead has (and continues) to create new accounts and badmouth anybody who disagrees or identifies the person for who they are. I've seen some oddball trolls around, but this one is by far the worst. As Blake said even if he did come out with something good, he's already proven himself to be a very shady character and I wouldn't buy food from him if I was starving to death. |
