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Awesome Alt. to Airbox to Carb Boots

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by SLKid, Jun 12, 2009.

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  1. tumbleweed_biff

    tumbleweed_biff Active Member

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    Don't worry about brand or store. Any store with plumbing pipe supplies is likely to have them. All you need to worry about is: 1&1/2 to 1&1/2 rubber coupler. That and be sure it is longer than your old carb boot ... <grin>
     
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  2. SLKid

    SLKid Active Member

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    Got pics.
    Now back out to work on her some more!

    -SLKid
     

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    I'm glad it worked out for you man,but I can't take credit for the idea,I just remembered seeing the thread from a while back.
     
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    They fit amazing, i couldn't stop laughing while I was putting them on.

    One thing though, they fit PERFECT into my airbox, I don't see the need for shaving. what am I missing??? no buckling or anything...
     
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    I keep reading this thread to find out why anyone is cutting and shaving. Maybe it's because there are different distances between carbs and airboxes from bike to bike? half of my coupling is inside the airbox and the seam around the coupling seems perfectly snug. A bump for your input
     
    yamaman, Jun 15, 2009
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    Yamaman, yours fit perfect because your specific plumbing part was more "thin-walled" and the outside didn't need to be shaved- - I'm guessing.

    So, where did you buy yours?? Manufacturer's name??
    Either that or 650 Seca's have larger holes in the airbox ??
    Some measuring and comparing is in order here.
     
    TIMEtoRIDE, Jun 16, 2009
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  8. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Those "Ready-made" Rubber Boots that Yamaman found are a God-send.

    Get the Manufacturer, Part Number and Model Number straight and Post it.
    Miracle cures like those ...
    Hard to come by!

    Nice score!
    Pass the word.
     
    RickCoMatic, Jun 16, 2009
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    HAHA my pleasure guys, but I left town, got them at Lowes described I believe as 1 1/2 coupling, white cardboard label wrapped around them, black and red ink, and held in place w/ scotch tape. I'll get the part #'s from the garage garbage Thursday or Friday when I return
     
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    OK i had someone find them! manufacurer is American Value - flexible coupling 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", RC4023471. LOWES. please post your findings. I believe they were 3.47 each
     
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    If people keep finding these great fixes, poor chacal is going to go out of business.

    I have an idea for a pilot screw!! you take a roofing nail, a slinky, a dime with a hole drilled in the center, a small rubberband... :lol:
     
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    sorry Chacal! I'll ordering something this weekend - promise :p
     
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    Don't worry about chacal, i got another order lined up soon that will keep him in business ;-P
     
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    Yamaman, sorry, too late, I'm cutting you off, no more parts for you!!

    :D
     
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    Just send me any leftover parts he's already paid for, ok? Same deal as last time. :twisted:
     
    MadMaxim85, Jun 16, 2009
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    oh yeah... now i know why that sounds familiar. Chacal.. Bike nazi!
     
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    has anyone else got their hands on these puppies???
     
    yamaman, Jun 30, 2009
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    Lol, Doesnt look like it. Oh well. Keep this post is circulation anyway
    -Chris
     
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    I did! I replaced all 4 of mine (even after buying one brand new one from chacal!) They work really well, and I find that removing the carbs is much easier...

    I guess that's a good thing, right? :D
     
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    MadMaxim,
    Si! did you find the need to grind or file grooves in the boots like the other members found necessary?
     
    yamaman, Jul 1, 2009
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