Angled Boot Pod Air Filters | Honda CB175 / CL175 / CB200
A vintage Honda has to run an air filter, and the factory elements for the CB175, CL175, and CB200 are long gone — what little new-old-stock is left costs a small fortune. These are our angled-boot pod filters, made to solve the one problem that keeps ordinary pods off these bikes: the frame.
Sold in pairs, one filter per carburetor, each with its own mounting clamp.
Why You Need This
Standard straight pod filters do not fit these bikes. The center spine of the frame sits right behind the carburetors, and there simply is not enough room for a straight pod to clear it. Our angled boot solves it: the boot slips onto the carburetor and angles the filter body away from the frame, so the pod clears the spine. On the CB175 and CL175 Scrambler, the pods also tuck in under the factory side covers once they are clocked correctly.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|
| Replaces | The obsolete factory air filter assembly |
| Fits Models | CB175 / CL175 (K3–K7, 1969–1973); SL175 (K0–K1, 1970–1972); CB200 / CB200T (1973–1976); CL200 (1974) |
| Care | Washable — air dry, do not oil |
| Sold As | Sold in pairs, one clamp per filter |
Installation
Difficulty: Intermediate
These are a snug fit in the tight space by the frame spine. Take your time clocking them.
- A little glass cleaner inside the boot helps it slide onto the carburetor.
- Push the boot on as far as it will go over the carburetor opening.
- Clock the pod — rotate it until the back edge sits close to the frame without touching, leaving a small gap.
- Orient the clamp bolt toward the bottom so you can reach it, then snug the clamp just enough to hold. Do not over-tighten — that pops the filter right back off.
Our install video walks through clocking the pods and fitting the side covers:
Jetting After Installation
A pod flows air differently than the sealed factory airbox, so plan on checking your jetting. Start at your factory settings, then read your plugs and adjust from there — you may end up changing the main jet or moving the needle clip on each carburetor. Which way you go depends on your bike, altitude, and climate, so there is no one-size answer. Our CB175 / CB200 jet kit carries the common sizes for a pod conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep my factory side covers?
On the CB175 and CL175 Scrambler, yes — once the pods are clocked correctly the covers pop back on. On the CB200 the covers are a tighter fit, because the carbs sit farther forward and the cover shape is different; most people get them on by clocking the pod to the sweet spot and lightly compressing the element, and if that is not enough you can gently heat-reshape the cover's inner edge or simply run without covers. On the SL175 the covers will not fit without modification.
Do I need to re-jet after installing these?
Possibly. Some bikes need a jetting change, some do not. Start at factory settings, read your plugs, and adjust as needed. If you want the common sizes on hand, the CB175 / CB200 jet kit linked above covers them.
Will these fit a 1968 CB175 or CL175 K0?
We have not tested the pods on the 1968 CB175K0 or CL175K0, but we expect they will work. If you have one, reach out and let us know how it goes.
Are the filters washable?
Yes. Wash them, let them air dry, and put them back on — but do not oil them.
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Last updated: July 2026
