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Intake Boot Clamps

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So, I've completely rebuilt the carbs and replaced the intake boot o-rings. Boots, from all appearances, are in good shape. I did notice when I first got the bike and was removing the intake boot clamps that the clamps were as tight as you could get them but you could still move them. I believe these are the stock clamps, should I be able to move them by hand when fully tightened?

Thanks once again.
 
No you should not and it would be a good idea to order some new ones for both sides (carb to engine and carb to air box)
 
They can reach their limit and stretch like that yes. You'll be amazed at how well new ones seal without going very far.
 
A quick fix to get you going again. Bend the ears back where the screw is attached and add a thin strip of electrical tape to the inside of those clamps and be back on the road.
 
I have even removed the screw, and snipped off the end that the screw goes into first. Then re-drilled a similar size hole and bent it at a 90 in the vise and replace screw. Have done this many times with great success. Typical it seems after doing it once they dont need to be done again since they have already stretched out once.

New ones arent that much either but if you on a budget like me its a quick easy fix for a small problem. Hope this helps.
 
xxBenJamminxx said:
I have even removed the screw, and snipped off the end that the screw goes into first. Then re-drilled a similar size hole and bent it at a 90 in the vise and replace screw. Have done this many times with great success. Typical it seems after doing it once they dont need to be done again since they have already stretched out once.

New ones arent that much either but if you on a budget like me its a quick easy fix for a small problem. Hope this helps.
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Thanks! I may give this a try.
 
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