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For the guys running pods - Carb Brackets

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I see a lot of guys running pods just have their carb boots supporting their carbs. What gives? Wouldn't that hurt the very hard to find boots over time? Making a bracket to hold the carb near the filters to the frame wouldn't be too hard. I just don't see anyone doing it.
 
jmaresca said:
I see a lot of guys running pods just have their carb boots supporting their carbs. What gives? Wouldn't that hurt the very hard to find boots over time? Making a bracket to hold the carb near the filters to the frame wouldn't be too hard. I just don't see anyone doing it.
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Never seen anyone do it, nor have I heard of anyone having issues due to no support.
Even on bikes that have had pods for years, some since new.
 
I just zip tie ('loosely') carb rail to cross-frame tube, above carbs.
 
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Baatfam said:
Never seen anyone do it, nor have I heard of anyone having issues due to no support.
Even on bikes that have had pods for years, some since new.
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Well now you have, I have ripped them almost in half they need support.
I use two zip ties to the frame rails to help support them.
 
stetracer said:
Well now you have, I have ripped them almost in half they need support.
I use two zip ties to the frame rails to help support them.
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.............................hi guys ...i,m running mikesxs pods on my xs650 modded have done for about 10 years and never had a problem,,, and now with the 1980 gs1000e in australia ,,i,m running the same sort and make of oval pods ,,because it was to much fighting to fit the airbox,,,, ,, i have cleaned all the carbys and in the next week or so hopefully i,ll fire it up and go for a ride regards oldgrumpy
 
jmaresca said:
Where's everyone getting theirs? I can only find some used ones occasionally on ebay.
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Did you read Basscliff's post above you and the links he gave? In there are links to many dealers we use that still stock/get parts for our bikes. Trust me, OEM is the way to go and there are dealers that will work with you; just do the work yourself as many of them won't touch our bikes.
 
cowboyup3371 said:
Did you read Basscliff's post above you and the links he gave? In there are links to many dealers we use that still stock/get parts for our bikes. Trust me, OEM is the way to go and there are dealers that will work with you; just do the work yourself as many of them won't touch our bikes.
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Don't just assume people don't do their research. I've been over Basscliff's links long before he posted in this thread. The closest I've found to carb boots for my bike is here but nothing for my model. As I've said before, I can only find used boots. But thanks for your non-constructive help.
 
jmaresca said:
Don't just assume people don't do their research. I've been over Basscliff's links long before he posted in this thread. The closest I've found to carb boots for my bike is here but nothing for my model. As I've said before, I can only find used boots. But thanks for your non-constructive help.
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It's non-constructive since you can't seem to post your bike information like we've asked everyone to do for just this reason. Knowing that information because you put it in your signature file would have helped me look at Boulevard's site and given you the link, price, and part number.

But hey, you don't want to help us by telling us more information than I won't bother to help you.


Of course, looking back over your previous posts I found you are riding a 450S....seems some research on one of the sites listed in Basscliff's mega welcome found this:

PIPE,INTAKE - part number 13110-44001 requires 2 at $26.14 each


but i'm done from here on
 
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not sure what bike you're talking about - didn't see it in any of your posts...

the cowboy was just trying to be helpful, back off neewbie.
 
cowboyup3371 said:
It's non-constructive since you can't seem to post your bike information like we've asked everyone to do for just this reason. Knowing that information because you put it in your signature file would have helped me look at Boulevard's site and given you the link, price, and part number.

But hey, you don't want to help us by telling us more information than I won't bother to help you.


Of course, looking back over your previous posts I found you are riding a 450S....seems some research on one of the sites listed in Basscliff's mega welcome found this:

PIPE,INTAKE - part number 13110-44001 requires 2 at $26.14 each


but i'm done from here on
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Forgive me. I've searched for it for about 12 hours. How did you go about finding it?
 
1. Access the parts fiche at any of the dealership sites, usually listed as parts finder
2. You'll be directed to a page with options for ATVs, Motorcycles, etc depending on the dealer. That dealer may have multiple manufacturers so obviously you'll need to choose Suzuki
3. Select your model year and then your actual model to access the information about your bike
4. Choose the section you are looking for. Carb boots like these are under the cylinder head since they connect at the head but for other parts you'll have to search. Some of it is self explanatory, some is not. Use the pictures to help identify the part number and name for some of the harder to understand parts.
5. Understand the fiche isn't always correct either. My airbox fiche is wrong on every number so I have to really read what I'm looking for.
6. The part number is what you'll want when talking to the dealer's parts crew since most of them are kids younger than your bike and won't know what you are talking about. Part numbers for screws/bolts have the size in the second half of the number so that a 06035 would be a M6 x 35mm long bolt
7. You'll then see a quantity required and sometimes a retail (list) and an our price. Some dealers will only sell at the retail price while others like Boulevard and G&S will give you a better price.
 
cowboyup3371 said:
1. Access the parts fiche at any of the dealership sites, usually listed as parts finder
2. You'll be directed to a page with options for ATVs, Motorcycles, etc depending on the dealer. That dealer may have multiple manufacturers so obviously you'll need to choose Suzuki
3. Select your model year and then your actual model to access the information about your bike
4. Choose the section you are looking for. Carb boots like these are under the cylinder head since they connect at the head but for other parts you'll have to search. Some of it is self explanatory, some is not. Use the pictures to help identify the part number and name for some of the harder to understand parts.
5. Understand the fiche isn't always correct either. My airbox fiche is wrong on every number so I have to really read what I'm looking for.
6. The part number is what you'll want when talking to the dealer's parts crew since most of them are kids younger than your bike and won't know what you are talking about. Part numbers for screws/bolts have the size in the second half of the number so that a 06035 would be a M6 x 35mm long bolt
7. You'll then see a quantity required and sometimes a retail (list) and an our price. Some dealers will only sell at the retail price while others like Boulevard and G&S will give you a better price.
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This will help greatly in the future, thanks. I was failing at the part where I thought carb boots would be under carb parts, not cylinder head parts.
 
jmaresca said:
This will help greatly in the future, thanks. I was failing at the part where I thought carb boots would be under carb parts, not cylinder head parts.
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That would be the time where you humbly come on the forum and say "Hey, guys, I am looking for some carb boots, the ones that go between the carbs and the engine. I am not finding them on the carb fiche, where are they?"

Very simple, VERY CONSTRUCTIVE. :p

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