CS Carbs on a 1979 head using radiator hose and pixie dust

[JonWhite]

So I've got the same problem as the guy in this thread. I have a GS850 that required a head replacement, and the new head (that I've gone to great lengths to acquire and recondition) turned out to have the 1979-sized intakes.

Anyway, someone suggested using radiator hose to create makeshift boots. Has anyone here ever actually done this? If I do it, will it cause me to die in a fire?

Thanks

Edit: I mean "CV". What are the other ones called, by the way? VM?

[Billy Ricks]

VM is correct. You can use radiator hose but no telling what kind of results you'll get using the CV's or if you will be able to get a good seal going from hose large enough to fit the CV's down small enough to fit the intake port. Normally you try to match the intake ports to the carbs.

[Guest]

I'd try the magic dust.

[KEITH KRAUSE]

This could make a great horror movie. "The intake leak that wouldn't die!"

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Didn't mean to poke fun at you. Seriously. Get the right head. If the smaller head bolts on fine, then get some VM 26 carbs too . But the right head is what you should use.