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Czech · 04-23-2012, 09:45 AM

I do not know if anybody tried this, but I am going to ask. Did anybody tried to use clamp on air filters on this bike? I thought that I saw a post with pic here somewhere in the past but I can not find it? All I can get for replacement is K & N filter from ebay that goes into the filter box.

93gc40 · 04-23-2012, 05:18 PM

It can be done, but it can tke some trial and error to get the jetting right. These bikes work better with the airbox intact. Try here, Honda Street Bike Air Filters, think the one for you is about $10.

Czech · 04-23-2012, 08:02 PM

I was hoping I would not have to re-jet. This option looks much better to me. Do you have any experience with these UNI filters? Thanx for the link bytheway.

So I just read their UNI FAQ site and they said that I will most likely have to re-jet my carbs

Czech · 04-25-2012, 12:21 PM

So I have just talk to Roger at Uni Filter and was told that their filter NU-4072 will work in my bike. It is listed for $9.95 and from what I heard about these filters they should be pretty good. Just thought that I share this info.

roscoenr · 04-25-2012, 11:04 PM

just a heads up if your bike is anything like my 84 vt500 the filters will cause you to pull in to much air at higher speeds no matter what you do. I have this on mine I put some small cups over the filters but if the wind picks up it still cause a very lean condition. I am going to have to figure out something else. I wish you the best of luck just wanted to let you know my experiences

Czech · 04-26-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoenr

just a heads up if your bike is anything like my 84 vt500 the filters will cause you to pull in to much air at higher speeds no matter what you do. I have this on mine I put some small cups over the filters but if the wind picks up it still cause a very lean condition. I am going to have to figure out something else. I wish you the best of luck just wanted to let you know my experiences

Thanx for the heads up - appreciate it. Are u talking about the clamp on filters or the UNI filter that would be in the air box. If u are talking about those clamp on ones I can see the issue - on the other hand my father in law has them on his 1100cc Yamaha cruiser and no issue. Since our bikes are so similar I will take your word for it.

CBH · 04-26-2012, 09:13 AM

I used the Uni's on my 83 VT750C and on my 84 VT700C with no issues at all.

mr hammond · 04-26-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBH

I used the Uni's on my 83 VT750C and on my 84 VT700C with no issues at all.

me too. uni filter worked fine, no apperent problems

Czech · 04-26-2012, 09:44 AM

Awesome. Thank you guys. You do have to oil these filters - right? Any specific oil you guys use?

roscoenr · 04-27-2012, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czech

Thanx for the heads up - appreciate it. Are u talking about the clamp on filters or the UNI filter that would be in the air box. If u are talking about those clamp on ones I can see the issue - on the other hand my father in law has them on his 1100cc Yamaha cruiser and no issue. Since our bikes are so similar I will take your word for it.

The clamp on ones

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04-23-2012, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Czech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB CANADA Posts: 327	1983 shadow VT750 clamp on air filter ? I do not know if anybody tried this, but I am going to ask. Did anybody tried to use clamp on air filters on this bike? I thought that I saw a post with pic here somewhere in the past but I can not find it? All I can get for replacement is K & N filter from ebay that goes into the filter box. __________________ 1983 VT750C

04-23-2012, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
93gc40 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 4,292	It can be done, but it can tke some trial and error to get the jetting right. These bikes work better with the airbox intact. Try here, Honda Street Bike Air Filters, think the one for you is about $10. __________________ 93 VT1100C Harley Killer (1150cc), VH Exhaust, 2mm sleeved and bored, Modified Heads and Valves, Adjustable Timing, Touring Seat, Baby Apes, Metzlers

04-23-2012, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Czech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB CANADA Posts: 327	I was hoping I would not have to re-jet. This option looks much better to me. Do you have any experience with these UNI filters? Thanx for the link bytheway. So I just read their UNI FAQ site and they said that I will most likely have to re-jet my carbs __________________ 1983 VT750C Last edited by Czech; 04-23-2012 at 08:13 PM.

04-25-2012, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Czech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB CANADA Posts: 327	So I have just talk to Roger at Uni Filter and was told that their filter NU-4072 will work in my bike. It is listed for $9.95 and from what I heard about these filters they should be pretty good. Just thought that I share this info. __________________ 1983 VT750C

04-25-2012, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
roscoenr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enid, Ok Posts: 438	just a heads up if your bike is anything like my 84 vt500 the filters will cause you to pull in to much air at higher speeds no matter what you do. I have this on mine I put some small cups over the filters but if the wind picks up it still cause a very lean condition. I am going to have to figure out something else. I wish you the best of luck just wanted to let you know my experiences __________________ 84 VT500 86 VT700

04-26-2012, 09:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Czech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB CANADA Posts: 327	Awesome. Thank you guys. You do have to oil these filters - right? Any specific oil you guys use? __________________ 1983 VT750C

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