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cheapest source for carb intake boots

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seanarthurmachado

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My new to me 1979 Suzuki gs850g will more than likely need a carburetor cleaning to get it on the road. I looked at the intake carb boots and they seem hard as a rock so I think replacement will be in order. I've checked eBay and I see the boots for 100.00 and other sources anywhere from 10.00 to 40.00 each (I will need 4). I have seen unstretchable for other bikes using hoses cut down and clamped.

What is my cheapest option for replacement?

Thanks

Sean
 
Nothing will work as good as OEM replacement. Bite the bullet and do it. You wont regret it.
 
Where did you see new boots for $10? If they still have them, get them.

Otherwise, bite the bullet and get true OEM boots.

Boulevard Suzuki is usually among the cheapest, they are just about $30 each.

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will universal parts fit ?

will universal parts fit ?

The $10.00 flange/boot I mentioned is a universal part for Mikuni VM26 - VM28 mm Carburetors but is listed for a snowmobile.

Does anyone know whether a universal part would be likely to fit a 1979 suzuki gs850g ?
 
Where are you seeing those $10.00 boots? I'd like to risk $40.00 on the chance!
 
seanarthurmachado said:
The $10.00 flange/boot I mentioned is a universal part for Mikuni VM26 - VM28 mm Carburetors but is listed for a snowmobile.

Does anyone know whether a universal part would be likely to fit a 1979 suzuki gs850g ?
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Likely not. Especially without seeing/measuring them.
 
Does anyone have the measurements for the actual OEM carburetor boots ?
 
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