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For the guys running pods - Carb Brackets

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In the past I have used wire ties ,but in the but latley my carbs have been off more than on,but it all so stops light fingerd people from stealing your carbs as I heard people have had their smooth bore carbs disappear.............
 
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gshub said:
In the past I have used wire ties ,but in the but latley my carbs have been off more than on,but it all so stops light finger people from stealing your carbs as I heard people have had their smooth bore carbs disappear.............
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never thought of that........... would be so easy to steal, a decent set of snips to cut the throttle cables and a good yank and they will be running away with your carbs.......:confused::eek:

glad mine is a bolt on bracket now. :)
 
Steve said:
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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I'm an *******, and I'm sorry.
 
ptexotik said:
I just zip tie ('loosely') carb rail to cross-frame tube, above carbs.
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I do the same. Black zip tie from carb rail to frame. You can adjust the amount of lift this way. Thus supporting the carbs for a few cents. Has worked great for 30 years.
 
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I tie all 4 together with .009 guitar string. If they do come off at least they will still be there. Whats more likely to disappear while parked is the side covers, mine are tie wrapped top & bottom. Buddy of mine lost both sides while bike was parked for sale. They also take off when I run it hard with the big bore motor. After fidning them twice on the side of the road upright & undamaged I figured Id used all my luck up
 
In my opinion, the carb boots are strong enough to hold the carbs. I don't believe they will ever fall off. I have a hardtail on my 650 and my battery has bounced out of its bracket but the carbs are not moving anywhere. I believe you're over thinking it.
 
Staninator said:
In my opinion, the carb boots are strong enough to hold the carbs. I don't believe they will ever fall off. I have a hardtail on my 650 and my battery has bounced out of its bracket but the carbs are not moving anywhere. I believe you're over thinking it.
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mine did! new boots and new hose clips.
partially popped out after a slightly heavy landing from the front wheel pointing skywards! ;)
 
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