Part: Angled Boot Pod Air Filters for Honda CB360 / CL360 / CJ360 / CB450 / CL450 / CB500T
Note: Sold as a Pair with a mounting clamp.
Why You Need This: A missing airbox—either lost by accident or removed on purpose—is a common problem on older or long-neglected classic Hondas. Even if your bike came with its stock airbox, chances are that the various boots, clamps, filters, and other hardware are so deteriorated that everything needs replacing—a pricey proposition. In addition, depending on the sub-model, factory-style filter elements may not even be available.
An airbox delete and the addition of pod filters has been a common fix for these issues for years now. Unfortunately, off-the-shelf pod filters with straight mounts require the relocation of the battery box and, on some models, don't fit under the side covers. Common Motor Collective has the perfect solution, however—pod-style air filters with an angled boot.
This angled boot pod filter allows you to run a filter and keep the factory battery box in place. The filters can be angled and rotated to clear the factory side covers on Honda CB350 / CB360 / CB450 motorcycles. Additionally, the filters have the added benefit of acting like a velocity stack, much like the factory rubber boots on the OEM filters. This is important because it allows for the proper airflow path to actuate the slides of the factory CV-style carbs found on Honda CB350 / CB360 / CB450 models. Pod filters are washable. You will need the main jet tuning kit to compensate for the adjusted airflow.
Installation Tip: Pod filters are a snug fit on the ends of the carbs and next to the battery box. Push the filter on as far as it will fit on the opening of the carburetor. Snug the clamp so the filter stays in place. Note, over-tightening the clamp will cause the filter to pop off the end of the carburetor. You will have to experiment with the filter orientation to work best with your bike setup. Filters are washable—air dry but do not oil. The use of these filters means carburetors are not supported by the factory air box boot, thus putting additional downward pressure on the intake manifolds. We suggest running a piece of wire over the frame of the bike attached to the front end of each carburetor that acts like a hanger to support the weight of both carburetors on the manifolds.
Improve the performance and appearance of your vintage Honda motorcycle with a set of angled boot pod air filters. These filters are a direct replacement for the factory air filters and provide a more efficient air flow path. This can result in improved horsepower, torque, and better fuel economy.
The angled boot design allows these filters to fit under the factory side covers, even on models with a battery box. This means you can keep the factory look of your bike while still benefiting from the performance and filtration advantages of pod filters.
These filters are made from high-quality materials and are designed to last. They are also washable and reusable, so you can save money in the long run.
Installation is simple and can be done by anyone with basic mechanical skills.
