narrow worm type carb clamps

[gearhead13]

I have been looking for some nice stainless clamps to replace the stock ones on my bike. Most were crazy shipping, then I found these, only $8 for 10 and decent shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15056530562...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_582wt_1098

 

[chuck hahn]

9MM is pretty wide..just a regular car radiator clamp in the end run.

 

[gearhead13]

9MM is pretty wide..just a regular car radiator clamp in the end run.

Only 2mm wider than a stock one. I doubt you would find a 7mm hose clamp. Regular hose clamps are 12-13mm.

 

[chuck hahn]

The only down fall I find with the OEM ones is stretch...gotta replace them every now and then if the ends come together and the still seem loose.

 

[gearhead13]

The only down fall I find with the OEM ones is stretch...gotta replace them every now and then if the ends come together and the still seem loose.

I dont know about stretch, but they break on me now and then and I am running out of replacements. Had to dig really hard to find one to work, otherwise my bike would have to be parked until I found one locally or bought online.

 

[Guest]

I dont know about stretch, but they break on me now and then and I am running out of replacements. Had to dig really hard to find one to work, otherwise my bike would have to be parked until I found one locally or bought online.

I have used a zip-tie in a pinch to seal a boot to a carb... yank on it with a pair of pliers & it's surprising how tight it cinches.

 

[chuck hahn]

I have always wanted to find some right diameter "injector clamps" that would fit. If you don't know what an injector clamp is, its the kind with the bolt and nut set up to tighten them.

 

[BigD_83]

I don't have any experience with these, so I have no clue on price, availability, durability, etc, but a quick Googling this morning came up with these rather svelte looking clamps.

http://www.hweckhardt.com/clamps/new2/MINI Worm Drive Clamps.htm



The bonus is they look very smooth on the inside circumference.

 

[Wester Cooley]

If you can find a dealer that deals with Wurth USA. They import the best hose clamps I have ever used in my life!!! They were made in Germany. They have a 8mm stainless steel narrow band, that fits into the groove on most Suzuki motorcycle intake boots. Plus the edges are turned up so they don't dig into the rubber boots.

I think they were like 3 dollars each. Don't quote me, but they might be Zebra brand?? The ones on my bike have been on there for many years, and even after many many jet changes, they work just like they did when they were new!!!

 

[streetfighters]

Try www.schnitzracing.com

 

[Guest]

Try www.schnitzracing.com

Thanks for pointing us in the right direction.

I believe that this might be what we need:

Schnitz Carburator Clamp 40-60mm

 

[gearhead13]

Thanks for pointing us in the right direction.

I believe that this might be what we need:

Schnitz Carburator Clamp 40-60mm

Ok, as long as you dont mind paying more than double what they are on ebay
actually more than 3x
$.80ea compared to $2.60ea

 

[BigD_83]

Ok, as long as you dont mind paying more than double what they are on ebay
actually more than 3x
$.80ea compared to $2.60ea

Compared to replacing a carb boot that is cut by a clamp though?

$2.60 is pretty close to Boulevard pricing ($2.79) on clamps:

http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

 

[streetfighters]

Ok, as long as you dont mind paying more than double what they are on ebay
actually more than 3x
$.80ea compared to $2.60ea

Oh, sorry, I suppose the original question should have been " where can I get exactly what I want for as little cost as possible? You could ty-wrap the carbs in place, that's even less than .80 cents each.
I didn't know 8 bucks would break the bank.
streetfighters

 

[Guest]

Ok, as long as you dont mind paying more than double what they are on ebay
actually more than 3x
$.80ea compared to $2.60ea

I see your point!
I will most probably order a set from your Ebay link. At that price, I can't see not getting them to keep "just in case".