New 1150 intake boots 26mm shorter?

[Carter Turk]

Ordered some intake boots part #13111-00A00, as the boots currently on there are rock hard (492). Popped one off and compared new & old. A 26mm difference in length!!! New one's are shorter, but the weird thing is the middle portion inside where the clamps go is relatively the same. I just had my carbs synced and was wondering what a shorter intake length will do? I've read about variable length intake tracts, but can't remember what shorter does, increase mid-range, while the top-end suffers or vise-versa?

I also have aluminum supports to hold the carbs up since I'm running pods, that won't line up now without some modification. I'm concerned about float height with this change, should I not be?

Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on the matter. Thanks

[Agemax]

shorter may alter power characteristics but it wont alter the carb synch or the float heights.

[TeamDar]

492 is a GS1100 part number. 26mm is like one inch. That is a big difference. Sounds like you had GS1100 boots on there.

[Carter Turk]

492 is a GS1100 part number. 26mm is like one inch. That is a big difference. Sounds like you had GS1100 boots on there.

The 0A0 is currently 1150 specific, thought the 492 may have been superseeded by that number. Never thought it was an 1100 # unless they're the same for both bikes.

[TeamDar]

Maybe Blowerbike will come along and give us the answer.