are my carb boots ok?

[zacheriaj]

when i took my carbs off, a couple of the boots pulled away from the metal flange on the engine. is this ok? or do i need new boots? can i just seal them with some type of sealant though?

[mike_of_bbg]

Replace 'em all.

[zacheriaj]

Replace 'em all.

do i need to replace them? they didnt rip they just came off of the metal part. it looked like they were just held on with glue in the first place? how expensive are they?

[kparkfan]

I would say replace them. Just to be on the safe side.

[Nessism]

Safe side nothing, those boots are junk. flatoutmotorcycles.com has the cheapest parts prices and their service is good these days.

[old_chopper]

Mine did the same. They have been ordered for about 2 weeks and my patience are short. I tried epoxy, no luck. I then sandblasted the flanges an used NP-1, product for sealing seams in concrete. I am not riding the bike, just ensuring the motor condition. That stuff is incredible, they are definitely sealed up. They look terrible as the stuff is light gray. I think they would last but I will still replace when the new ones come in.

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. zacheriaj,

Forgive me if I state the obvious. The rubber part of the boots are bound to the metal part of the boots. The metal part of the boots bolts to the cylinder head. If they've been ripped apart it is best for you replace them. You might as well replace them all, along with the intake O-rings. Boots are about 21 bucks each from flatoutmotorcycles.com. Mr. bwringer has a replacement guide on his website: Replace intake boot o-rings. Get your intake O-rings from cycleorings.com. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff