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Ok, I know this is a lot to ask,...

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I've been getting tremendous help in locating parts for my carb rebuild.

Brent (bgmart450) recommended I look to my local Suzuki shop for parts and they can get me the gaskets and intake boots but no o-rings. So he's sending me some from his personal collection. May the gods bless GSR and Brent!

However, the cost for just the gaskets and intake boots from my local Suzuki shop is going to be in excess of $80.

Could someone look here:

http://bikebandit.com/partsbandit/o...el_dept_id~987994~model_dept_name~GS450LX.asp

and tell me if the intake boots or gaskets are still available from bikebandit, as I don't know what I'm looking for? I don't mind spending the $80 to get her running right, but I still like looking for the best price, ya know?

Thanks,
Mike
 
Right. #28 is the o-ring for the manifold and #27 is the manifold.
If the manifolds are showing cracks, then they should be replaced to avoid problems. The o-rings should be installed with a coat of hi-temp' bearing grease to help them last. Make sure the o-rings are in their grooves right to avoid pinching them as you tighten things. The grease helps with that too. You should replace the stock Phillips screws that hold the manifold with Allens, then torque to 6 ft/lb.
 
UncleMike said:
What about the float-bowl gaskets?
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Looks like #17 (in your link.) In Jethro's link, #27 and #28 are correct.
Personally, I always replace the bowl gaskets during a rebuild.
 
Oh, and it's not a lot to ask. That's what we're here for...to help each other. :)
Any other questions, just ask before you order parts or put things back together.
 
Hey mike, check for float-bowl gasket sets on e-bay. I have ordered a set of 4 for myh bike for considerable savings.
 
oh, and I also just ordered some intake boots for my bike . for 4, it came to 125 dollars american, whereas it would have been more at the dealer!
 
I just bought 4 intake maniford boots at one of the local Suzuki dealer for $25 each.
 
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