Looking for any opinions on a pod filter.  Looking at this one on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-Savage-Boulevard-S40-Pod-air-filter-chrome-/33...(for the price obviously).  Concerned that because it is an oilles filter that it will let in smaller drud and dust and muck up the engine.  Any thoughts/opinions are appreciated.  Right now I'm running a modded/opened Dyna muffler with a stock air box.  Looking to open up the intake end if it'll get me a little more bang out of the engine.

I have a pod filter on my bike and while I love the looks of it and the sound coming from the intake, I'm thinking I'm probably gonna be putting the stock setup back in because I've lost quite a bit of low end torque since the switch.

I installed the very same pod on my 2000.  I have not lost any low end power, or top end.

If you are worried about the filter filtering without oil, but a bottle of the spray in K&N, and lightly spray the filter.  That's what I did.

You may want to consider changing the jetting to a 155 main and a 55 vented pilot.  I have the jets, just have not done them yet.  Bike runs fine.  Accelerates fine,  stops fine, and actually got rid of the "poof fart" when stopping the engine.

BTW, my pipe is the stocker, cut off just below the front of the right side case, then extended with some stock from Auto Zone, and a crappy welding job by yours truly.

@2stroke:  Thanks, I would worry about it at some times of the year.  We get a TON of pollen at certain times of the year here in NC and I don't want that crap gumming up the engine.  Maybe I could use some of that spray.  You said you have that exact filter, is does it have ANY foam or anything on the inside or is it just the SS mesh wrap around the cone?
Also, I increased my jetting when I did the Dyna install, and adjusted to where I have great power and get pretty good mpg's.  Pretty sure I'm at 155/55 w/bleed, runs pretty good.

@Boofer:  Forgive me, I'm not sure I'm getting it.  I'm understanding that the engine pumps in the air it needs, and that the main factor in how much it'll get is by how much the carb lets in based on the throttle opening up the airway.  I guess I was just under the impression that reducing the restriction by bypassing the air box allowed air to flow more freely and that allowed the engine to breath better on its own. Sorry if I'm completely off.  This bike is my introduction into the workings of engines and mechanics, so >95% of my knowledge has come from here.

Not sure I need the pod, but I do like the look and if it gives me some extra power, how can that be a bad thing?

Not having any problems running it at all.  Starts up with no choke, and runs great.  Just looking for more power and looks.  Wondered if anyone had used the cheapy pod, or if I should buy the better (read: more expensive) pod type.  Think you convinced me to give it a shot for $10, and I'll try the outside with some k&N spray.  See how it goes.

similar to what i have
and i dont knotice any loss in torque or power