Best way to check intake boots?

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Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 13:01

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Now that i got a good look at my intake boots they look kinda crunchy. Whats the best way to check them.

Current bike..1977 kz1000 1075cc kit,dyna everything,lotsa chrome,kerker pipe.

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 13:06

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you can spray wd40 or carb cleaner around them while running to check for cracks,when in doubt change em

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 16:14 - 22 Sep 2009 16:15

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Ok got my intake boots off, there are some lite cracks outside but nothing on the inside,they seemed sealed pretty damn good.

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 16:17

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Change those crunchy boots are they krispy or just crunchy..lol

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 16:44

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I don't like rubber with cracks. It has led to poorly running engines, suddenly flat tires and BABIES. Nuff said.... :pinch:

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 16:51

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If the tube part looks ok be sure to use a magnifying glass to carefully check the mating surface of the carb holders where they seal against the cylinder head. The tubes on mine looked perfect inside and out, but the mating surface had TINY hairline cracks. I replaced them and could not believe the big difference it made in idling. Ed

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 16:59 - 22 Sep 2009 18:43

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WTF, Loco said... "and BABIES. Nuff said.... "

I can only hear him now....

"This is a drill damn it, pay attention son...." :blink:
"We use this to open up our carb pilots"...:blink: :dry: :huh: :laugh:

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 18:39

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Click here > Go For It!

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 19:16

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if they are hard like 3rd grade then change them.

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 20:17

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They are still pretty pliable,i'll probably replace em this winter when i do the complete tear down of the bike minus the motor. Think i'm gonna put a zxr swingarm on with a 200mm tire when the snow flies:P

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 21:00

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If the tube part looks ok be sure to use a magnifying glass to carefully check the mating surface of the carb holders where they seal against the cylinder head. The tubes on mine looked perfect inside and out, but the mating surface had TINY hairline cracks. I replaced them and could not believe the big difference it made in idling. Ed

I had the same exact situation, it did make a VERY noticable difference.

When you put the new ones on smear a little hi temp fuel tolerant gasket sealer around the lip that connects to the cylinder ports to ensure a "air tight seal"

It cant hurt.

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Re: Best way to check intake boots?

22 Sep 2009 21:34

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So a little high temp fuel resistant silicone between the boots and intake huh.

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