cheapest source for carb intake boots

[Guest]

My new to me 1979 Suzuki gs850g will more than likely need a carburetor cleaning to get it on the road. I looked at the intake carb boots and they seem hard as a rock so I think replacement will be in order. I've checked eBay and I see the boots for 100.00 and other sources anywhere from 10.00 to 40.00 each (I will need 4). I have seen unstretchable for other bikes using hoses cut down and clamped.

What is my cheapest option for replacement?

Thanks

Sean

[Octain]

Nothing will work as good as OEM replacement. Bite the bullet and do it. You wont regret it.

[Steve]

Where did you see new boots for $10? If they still have them, get them.

Otherwise, bite the bullet and get true OEM boots.

Boulevard Suzuki is usually among the cheapest, they are just about $30 each.

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[seanarthurmachado]

will universal parts fit ?

The $10.00 flange/boot I mentioned is a universal part for Mikuni VM26 - VM28 mm Carburetors but is listed for a snowmobile.

Does anyone know whether a universal part would be likely to fit a 1979 suzuki gs850g ?

[Dj66]

Where are you seeing those $10.00 boots? I'd like to risk $40.00 on the chance!

[Octain]

The $10.00 flange/boot I mentioned is a universal part for Mikuni VM26 - VM28 mm Carburetors but is listed for a snowmobile.

Does anyone know whether a universal part would be likely to fit a 1979 suzuki gs850g ?

Likely not. Especially without seeing/measuring them.

[seanarthurmachado]

Does anyone have the measurements for the actual OEM carburetor boots ?