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noob having trouble finding parts for '81 gsx400

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Hi all,
I picked up an '81 gs400 as a winter project a few weeks ago... now of course I seem to have discovered that this one is hard to find parts for. Now I haven't even checked with Suzuki yet to see if parts are still available, but the go-to of ebay seems pretty dry. Specifically right now I am looking for carb boots/holders/intakes (whatever your semantic preference), brake hose and reservoir.
Any suggestions of places to look would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Look into using newer GS500 parts. The carb boots and orings should be able to work (GS500 carbs are 42mm diameter inside the carb boots). You can use a GS500 master cylinder too - the brake light wires attach differently but that isn't too big of a deal.

And I highly recommend getting a braided stainless brake line. Here's an eBay seller that makes custom lines for a good price:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS50...=100011&prg=11353&rk=2&rkt=10&sd=121479217945
 
Lamenting the lack of parts, but haven't checked with Suzuki yet?:upset:
 
For what it's worth I was told Suzuki Canada has forgotten they imported the GS(X)400 and only have 450 fiche's.As I haven't been GS400 parts shopping lately I'm not sure how true that is.If it is true your alternative might be http://www.cmsnl.com/ from the EU.IIRC the carb boots are a different PN than the 450 and the 450's boots won't fit the 4 valve's head:rolleyes:.Please note that this is what I've heard and been told here,I'm not sure how much is true.
 
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