permanent manifold tube for carb synch?????

[Guest]

Wasn't sure how to word this for a search.

Is there a set of threaded tubes I can install on my carb manifolds (1981 GS 850 G) to avoid unscrewing & reinstalling the little screws each time I synch carbs?

I have seen most carbs with little stubs built in, covered with rubber caps that you just pop off & slide the hoses for the synch gauges on. My GS500E had carbs like this.

Thanks!

DH

[JTGS850GL]

You mean like these:



They can be found at:
z1enterprises.com

[Sandy]

Only problem with those is if the rubber caps aren't a tight fit and the engine happens to pop back through the carbs they can blow the cap off. I've seen that on some Kawasakis that use the the caps instead of screws. That being said I guess if you have the brass adapters you could just leave them on and cap them.

[suzukizone]

Only problem with those is if the rubber caps aren't a tight fit and the engine happens to pop back through the carbs they can blow the cap off. I've seen that on some Kawasakis that use the the caps instead of screws.

Thanks Sandy & JTGS850GL. That was fast. I myself have never heard of this "blow the cap" event, but then again I've not been present at every event in the world so I've really missed a lot. I will factor this in as I evaluate it all. I guess I could use the adapters I have & see if I can find a set of caps that are nice & tight.

Anyway thanks again for the link & tips.

DH

[JTGS850GL]

A small zip tie fixes the "blow off" problem. The bigger issues IMHO is long term use and deterioration of the rubber cap. The caps do need to be changed every so often to avoid cracking.

Another source is Morgan:

http://www.ekmpowershop28.com/ekmps/shops/carbtune/brass-adapters-14-p.asp

But shipping could be a problem.