Carb boots... now in two pieces!

[Guest]

So uh. I'm just hazarding a guess here, but my #2 and #3 carb to engine boots shouldn't be detached from the mounting plate, right? The only thing holding them on is the cap screw in the side of each of them, from what I can tell. I was getting ready to do o-rings, but this seems like a problem too.

I'm on a budget.... will there be hell to pay if I seal them with silicone sealant? Looks like they're about $120 from Z1 for a set of 4. http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDet...=13110-47010-K
Yikes.

[Kiwi Canuck]

Intake Boots for 1981 650GL

$105 at Boulevard

http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=94342&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1981&fveh=2128

[WilliamGLX81]

Yeahp, can't swing that right now. Silicone is a no-go? Seems like it might work for a while.

[luvmy40]

'82 GS850 carb boots

I have a set of boots from my 850 that are in slightly better shape than yours. If they'll fit the 650 you can have them for shipping cost.

[WilliamGLX81]

Bless you. I'll try to see if they'll be compatible tonight.

[luvmy40]

The '80s XJ intake boots are like hen's teeth. EXPENSIVE hen's teeth. I've seen more than a few get by with coating them liberally with high heat RTV and wrapping them with rubber tape. It'll work as long as you can get a decent seal on the carb throat.

[WilliamGLX81]

According to Z1's parts fiche, the 650 and 850 boots are different. At least the part numbers are different.

I think I'll give the silicone a shot. They seal up great to the carb throat, but the other end is floppy as can be.

[cowboyup3371]

You'll introduce the chance of intake air leaks if you do.

[WilliamGLX81]

Well, it's certainly not a permanent solution, but I've got definite air leaks right now. I'd rather risk air leaks than definitely have them. Or do you mean something else?

[WilliamGLX81]

I think I've gotten the boots sealed with silicone... for now. It's ultra high temp silicone, but it says not suited for gasoline exposure. I think it will get me going for a little while. I may put the boots on the carbs, then the carbs into the bike. anyone think that would work?

[cowboyup3371]

Those air leaks will cause you to run lean and cause problems to the valves. Just spend the money and do it the right way the first time. If it takes you can extra paycheck or two, so be it but at least you know your bike will run and you won't be chasing problems.

Says the guy who should have had his project done back in March and is still putting it back together thanks to time and money.

[tom203]

Yeah, do it right now or suffer later. You could be riding happily down road and that silicone starts peeling off and that cylinder(s) starts running lean and you got a valve job to look forward to!

[barnbiketom]

run lean and burn a valve.


or wait and do it correctly... it's a no brainer for most of us.

[GelandeStrasse]

Do a google search for "rubber to steel adhesive", choose a high temp chemical resistant type. There's a few about.

[Samsonite]

I've found that a product called "shoe goo" works the absolute best for sealing intake boots. You can get it at walmart. Its very strong yet flexible. Holds up to fuel as far as i can tell. I've used it on a few bikes without any issues. I usually do several layers of it.