For the guys running pods - Carb Brackets

[jmaresca]

It's non-constructive since you can't seem to post your bike information like we've asked everyone to do for just this reason. Knowing that information because you put it in your signature file would have helped me look at Boulevard's site and given you the link, price, and part number.

But hey, you don't want to help us by telling us more information than I won't bother to help you.


Of course, looking back over your previous posts I found you are riding a 450S....seems some research on one of the sites listed in Basscliff's mega welcome found this:

PIPE,INTAKE - part number 13110-44001 requires 2 at $26.14 each


but i'm done from here on

Forgive me. I've searched for it for about 12 hours. How did you go about finding it?

[cowboyup3371]

1. Access the parts fiche at any of the dealership sites, usually listed as parts finder
2. You'll be directed to a page with options for ATVs, Motorcycles, etc depending on the dealer. That dealer may have multiple manufacturers so obviously you'll need to choose Suzuki
3. Select your model year and then your actual model to access the information about your bike
4. Choose the section you are looking for. Carb boots like these are under the cylinder head since they connect at the head but for other parts you'll have to search. Some of it is self explanatory, some is not. Use the pictures to help identify the part number and name for some of the harder to understand parts.
5. Understand the fiche isn't always correct either. My airbox fiche is wrong on every number so I have to really read what I'm looking for.
6. The part number is what you'll want when talking to the dealer's parts crew since most of them are kids younger than your bike and won't know what you are talking about. Part numbers for screws/bolts have the size in the second half of the number so that a 06035 would be a M6 x 35mm long bolt
7. You'll then see a quantity required and sometimes a retail (list) and an our price. Some dealers will only sell at the retail price while others like Boulevard and G&S will give you a better price.

[jmaresca]

1. Access the parts fiche at any of the dealership sites, usually listed as parts finder
2. You'll be directed to a page with options for ATVs, Motorcycles, etc depending on the dealer. That dealer may have multiple manufacturers so obviously you'll need to choose Suzuki
3. Select your model year and then your actual model to access the information about your bike
4. Choose the section you are looking for. Carb boots like these are under the cylinder head since they connect at the head but for other parts you'll have to search. Some of it is self explanatory, some is not. Use the pictures to help identify the part number and name for some of the harder to understand parts.
5. Understand the fiche isn't always correct either. My airbox fiche is wrong on every number so I have to really read what I'm looking for.
6. The part number is what you'll want when talking to the dealer's parts crew since most of them are kids younger than your bike and won't know what you are talking about. Part numbers for screws/bolts have the size in the second half of the number so that a 06035 would be a M6 x 35mm long bolt
7. You'll then see a quantity required and sometimes a retail (list) and an our price. Some dealers will only sell at the retail price while others like Boulevard and G&S will give you a better price.

This will help greatly in the future, thanks. I was failing at the part where I thought carb boots would be under carb parts, not cylinder head parts.

[Steve]

This will help greatly in the future, thanks. I was failing at the part where I thought carb boots would be under carb parts, not cylinder head parts.

That would be the time where you humbly come on the forum and say "Hey, guys, I am looking for some carb boots, the ones that go between the carbs and the engine. I am not finding them on the carb fiche, where are they?"

Very simple, VERY CONSTRUCTIVE.

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[Street Fighter]

I have always used zip ties

[gshub]

In the past I have used wire ties ,but in the but latley my carbs have been off more than on,but it all so stops light fingerd people from stealing your carbs as I heard people have had their smooth bore carbs disappear.............

[Agemax]

In the past I have used wire ties ,but in the but latley my carbs have been off more than on,but it all so stops light finger people from stealing your carbs as I heard people have had their smooth bore carbs disappear.............

never thought of that........... would be so easy to steal, a decent set of snips to cut the throttle cables and a good yank and they will be running away with your carbs.......

glad mine is a bolt on bracket now.

[jmaresca]

That would be the time where you humbly come on the forum and say "Hey, guys, I am looking for some carb boots, the ones that go between the carbs and the engine. I am not finding them on the carb fiche, where are they?"

Very simple, VERY CONSTRUCTIVE.

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I'm an *******, and I'm sorry.

[zuzu]

I just zip tie ('loosely') carb rail to cross-frame tube, above carbs.

I do the same. Black zip tie from carb rail to frame. You can adjust the amount of lift this way. Thus supporting the carbs for a few cents. Has worked great for 30 years.

[Katarat]

I tie all 4 together with .009 guitar string. If they do come off at least they will still be there. Whats more likely to disappear while parked is the side covers, mine are tie wrapped top & bottom. Buddy of mine lost both sides while bike was parked for sale. They also take off when I run it hard with the big bore motor. After fidning them twice on the side of the road upright & undamaged I figured Id used all my luck up

[Octain]

I don't do anything. They aint fell off yet!

[Staninator]

In my opinion, the carb boots are strong enough to hold the carbs. I don't believe they will ever fall off. I have a hardtail on my 650 and my battery has bounced out of its bracket but the carbs are not moving anywhere. I believe you're over thinking it.

[Agemax]

In my opinion, the carb boots are strong enough to hold the carbs. I don't believe they will ever fall off. I have a hardtail on my 650 and my battery has bounced out of its bracket but the carbs are not moving anywhere. I believe you're over thinking it.

mine did! new boots and new hose clips.
partially popped out after a slightly heavy landing from the front wheel pointing skywards!

[Staninator]

mine did! new boots and new hose clips.
partially popped out after a slightly heavy landing from the front wheel pointing skywards!

I see what you did there