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I ordered some carb boots off of ebay (pretty much the same aftermarket ones I got before). However, I try to put the carburetor in them, and one of them doesn't quite line up. What's wrong?
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Wouldn't be at all surprised if the supplier has sent the wrong ones. The offset isn't right, that's for sure.---- Dave
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Not sure what bike, but most have 2 with "R" for cyl. 3 & 4 & 2 with "L" for cyl. 1 & 2. The "R" & "L" should be facing up.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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It's a little hard to read them even zoomed in but check to see if what Rphillips mentions about the lettering isn't on the bottom of them as you have them mounted. If so, you have them backwardsCowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"Comment
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I've found that it helps to put them on the cylinder and then put a straight edge across the open end of all 4 boots to ensure they are aligned straight??? Just my .02!Last edited by 1978GS750E; 04-15-2022, 07:32 AM.Ron
When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
1999 Honda GL1500SEComment
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I've just spotted the bloody great globs of sealant hanging off the valve cover gasket.
You're not supposed to put it on with a shovel, a mere smear will do.
Imagine what happens to the inside globs - they get detached, go down the sump and clog up the oil intake strainer.---- Dave
Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car windowComment
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I bought some boots from fleabay last year that didn't fit at all. Made no diff which direction they were mounted. Upon closer inspection, the part number was molded into the part in mirrored image! chinese knock-offs.
Never again. Complete waste of time. OEM don't come cheap, but the fit was flawless.
Last edited by slayer61; 04-18-2022, 11:20 AM.Paul
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