Metal cable ties on carb air box boots

[ruler7171]

Does anyone see a reason why I should not use the metal zip ties on the carb and air box boots?

[Agemax]

because they wont clamp tight enough......

[ruler7171]

That is what I needed to know. Thanks for the help. Do you happen to know what the exhaust diameter is on the GS450. I am looking for mufflers to slip on.

[tkent02]

That would depend on the zip tie used and the tool used to tighten it.

Got a pic?

[ruler7171]

something like these?

http://www.amazon.com/Cycle-Performance-Products-Stainless-Steel/dp/B002OP4U8M/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1404147908&sr=1-8&keywords=motorcycle+slip+on+exhaust

[ruler7171]

or these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-12-STAINLESS-STEEL-CABLE-ZIP-TIES-LONG-FOR-EXHAUST-PIPE-METAL-HEADER-WRAP-L-/111078745027?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19dccf23c3&vxp=mtr

[tkent02]

And the tool?

[ruler7171]

Just hands

[Guest]

Just hands

That for sure won't get tight enough. The boots have a groove where the clamps lie in and the clamps are a perfect fit to ensure even tightening around the boot and the metal. Even the clamps have to be replaced after some years because they well stretch out and loose their ability to tighten any longer. OEM clamps are not that expensive, I think $3 apiece or something like that.

[slayer61]

And the tool?

http://www.cableorganizer.com/panduit/gs4mt-cable-tie-installation-tool.html?gcssku=PAN-GS4MT&gclid=CIn969Svor8CFYqPfgodlSkAVA

Except at $835 the correct clamps, even at dealer prices, would be a bargain!

[tkent02]

Except at $835 the correct clamps, even at dealer prices, would be a bargain!

More than almost any GS I have ever bought. I'll stick with the $3 Suzuki clamps.

[ruler7171]

I'm with you guys. I think I'll pass on the $835!

[ruler7171]

You guys know where I can get them new? I am not finding them.

[Steve]

You guys know where I can get them new? I am not finding them.

Where have you looked?

I can find them at all the "usual suspects".

Suzuki part number is 09402-54303. Retail price is $3.03. They are found on the "Cylinder Head" fiche.

Even Alpha Sports (the most expensive supplier out there) has them for 'only' $4.09.

Parts Outlaw has them for $2.49.

G&S Suzuki has them for $2.24, but you will likely get more grief and frustration from the 50 cents that you will save.

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[ruler7171]

Thanks Steve. Those seem to be what goes on the cylinder head side of the carb. What about on the air cleaner side?