Sorting out gs1100e for a friend - High Temp

[Weapon]

what about k&n pod clamps? or cheap knockoff pod clamps?

[Gregory]

what about k&n pod clamps? or cheap knockoff pod clamps?

That may have worked but I just went and picked up the zuki ones today.

After I get done tearing into the clutch basket and checking some things regarding a rattle... I will get back around to stopping the air sucking problem and syncing the carbs.

[mrbill5491]

The boots seem pretty supple so I tweaked one of the hose clamps a bit, and it seemed to get much closer to not sucking air.

I believe that if I could find a 1/4" x 2.25" diameter wide hose clamp in the traditional style that allows you to keep tightening... I bet these boots would be ok. I have been searching and it is a PITA to find any though.

Yeah no. The boots have a groove in them, the OEM clamps are made to fit those grooves for it to properly tighten down. The clamps you want to use are too big and won't seal up the boots. Sounds like the original OEM clamps are stretched out of shape and need to be replaced. I replaced everyone one of mine during the rebuild. It's amazing how new stuff works sooooo much better.

[blowerbike]

automotive clamps WILL seal the boots but they will also CUT the boots over time.
the reason the factory clamps are to large is because the rubber has shrunk.

[Carter Turk]

Bicycle inner tube works under the clamp. A good use for flat mountain bike tubes. Put in under the clamp by snipping a 1/4" off a tube. It deteriorates with engine heat but helps bring the tabs on clamp away from each other when they get too old. Buys some time while ordering new clamps.

[posplayr]

Bicycle inner tube works under the clamp. A good use for flat mountain bike tubes. Put in under the clamp by snipping a 1/4" off a tube. It deteriorates with engine heat but helps bring the tabs on clamp away from each other when they get too old. Buys some time while ordering new clamps.

Get some shrink tubing and put it around the clamp, a couple of layers will add the thickness and will not degrade from heat.

[Gregory]

Bicycle inner tube works under the clamp. A good use for flat mountain bike tubes. Put in under the clamp by snipping a 1/4" off a tube. It deteriorates with engine heat but helps bring the tabs on clamp away from each other when they get too old. Buys some time while ordering new clamps.

That was a great idea. I already got the new clamps and the leaks are sealed, but I will definitely remember that idea. (and the Shrinkwrap too Posplayer)

I did the Morgan carb tune yesterday and got it synced, although every once and a while the idle will stumble or increase and changes the readings.

I did not buy the 8mm tool, because I thought I could bend a wrench and save the dough... but it may have been a good time saving investment after all.

I drilled out the caps for the mixture screws and will do the color tune today if I can get the carb tune (and idle) to stay consistent.

I had wondered if the timing may be a bit off also, but haven't researched yet to figure that out.

[Nessism]

Those carbs are full of 32 year old O-rings. They may not be the reason for the immediate running problems, but hope you and your friend understand that and accept the risks that entails.

[Gregory]

Those carbs are full of 32 year old O-rings. They may not be the reason for the immediate running problems, but hope you and your friend understand that and accept the risks that entails.

Yep I know it should all be gone through but this is on a limited budget for him and free gratis labor from me...so was hoping to be able to dial her in without all that.