This is why to check your intake boots!

[mighty13d]

So I was planning on replacing these intake boots on my 82 gs850g when I rebuilt the carbs, and so here is a couple pics of why you should replace these if they're the factory ones and in this case, older than I am!


see how flat the 0-ring is and with that HUGE break in it?!?

and look at the rubber of the boot it's self! lmao

 

[Griffin]

Wehen I picked up my 1100G (which is now Cafe Kid's), the o-rings and boots looked just like that.

You could actually hear and see the huffing and puffing through the boots on startup.

 

[Suzuki mad]

Great to see how age and warmth changes the rubber gaskets. How hard was it to get those cheese headed screws out?? They must be the same age as the O rings.

Suzuki mad

 

[bdub416]

Lets throw the idea of you having an assistant out of the thought process ... I am more impressed with your ability to take pictures while both hands are in the photograph ... :-D

My new intake boots just arrived today, hoping to tackle the same project this weekend.

Thanks for the pics!

~ dubs

 

[robertbarr]

... and some people will ignore these for as long as possible, preferring instead to post here again and again about mixture screw settings, float height, jet size, etcetera, etcetera -- as if there's some magical process for working around the condition, some fine-tuning secret that we're not divulging.

I don't care if they buy them from ME -- just buy some, PERIOD, and get 'em installed.

I might swipe that photo and link to it. It's a better example than mine: http://www.cycleorings.com/intake.html

(and apparently, bdub416 has never heard of a nostril-controlled shutter release).

 

[Mellow'dOut]

I just got my GS1100GL. It makes a noise that makes me want to take a real close look at the cam chain tensioner. Since I have to take the carbs off to get there, I went ahead and ordered new boots and o-rings. I also got stainless allen head bolts to put back on.

I try to look at all the parts I will be passing on my way to digging into a project and figure out what else I can do some Preventative Maintenance on in the course. Makes my life I lot simpler in the long run.:shock:

 

[mighty13d]

ok ok, so I had my girl friend take the pictures over my shoulder to make it appear that I was the one taking them! LMAO

Also these weren't that bad to take off. I didn't use a screwdriver though. I just locked a large pair of vice grips onto them and after giving a little grunt they came out! I did try (just for kicks) a screwdriver first and that definitely wasn't going to work!

That one just fell apart like that when I pulled the carbs off too. I didn't even rip it apart.

Also R. Barr, feel free to use those pics, or if you would like, I can get better/different ones for you. I still have all of them sitting there!

 

[doctorgonzo]

The massive fire I had the third day I had my bike toasted mine, so I had no choice but to replace them.

 

[Outlander]

Wow, I think those o-rings and boots have definately seen better days. Getting the o-rings replaced is easy and cheap. Definately something to do when the bike is torn down. Finding the Intake Boots themselves, now that is a bit harder to do. I am still looking for some for my gs550e, but since mine are no where near what yours are, I can salvage mine. Though, I know, before summer is ended, I will have to locate some.

Good luck with your ride. Those screw sets that Mr. Barr has, makes this process a whole lot easier, and they look nice too!

 

[PAULYBOY]

I just got my GS1100GL. It makes a noise that makes me want to take a real close look at the cam chain tensioner. Since I have to take the carbs off to get there, I went ahead and ordered new boots and o-rings. I also got stainless allen head bolts to put back on.:shock:

You will never regret the o rings and bolts. Advice to you and everyone here, get a decent impact screwdriver. HF has a cheapie for 6 bucks thats a piece of dung, and one thats really made almost exactly like the Craftsman set for about 20 bucks.

 

[TheCafeKid]

Wow, I think those o-rings and boots have definately seen better days. Getting the o-rings replaced is easy and cheap. Definately something to do when the bike is torn down. Finding the Intake Boots themselves, now that is a bit harder to do. I am still looking for some for my gs550e, but since mine are no where near what yours are, I can salvage mine. Though, I know, before summer is ended, I will have to locate some.

Good luck with your ride. Those screw sets that Mr. Barr has, makes this process a whole lot easier, and they look nice too!

I think BikeBandit still sells the boots no?? I know they arent exactly cheap, but then again, its one of those things you have to replace once every 20 or so years.

 

[mighty13d]

bike bandit sells boots for $25ish per and flatoutmotorcycles sells them for $20ish per.

 

[Guest]

Put mine in yesterday.
3 out of 4 looked just like those.

 

[mighty13d]

Put mine in yesterday.
3 out of 4 looked just like those.

and how does it run now compared to the day before yesterday???

 

[Guest]

and how does it run now compared to the day before yesterday???

LOL!!
Coudn't tell you.
See http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=125421

 

[TheCafeKid]

yes and dont forget your AIRBOX boots too. If your intake is that bad, airbox ones are prolly hosed too, and YES they WILL cause a problem. Ask me how i know

 

[Outlander]

I think BikeBandit still sells the boots no?? I know they arent exactly cheap, but then again, its one of those things you have to replace once every 20 or so years.

Yeah, I found some...will be ordering a new set before the end of summer. Things work a whole lot better without vacumn leaks......

 

[Suzuki mad]

No2 cylinder is not firing and it looks like the carb is in trouble so they've got to come off. I've got new intake rubbers, O rings plus airbox to carb rubbers and sleeves.

Just know how bad those screws are for getting out. Really don't want to do another cylinder/barrel off and rebuild job this summer. Glad you got yours done OK.

Suzuki mad

 

[scurvy]

Advice to you and everyone here, get a decent impact screwdriver. HF has a cheapie for 6 bucks thats a piece of dung, and one thats really made almost exactly like the Craftsman set for about 20 bucks.

And the Craftsman is $25. I had the cheapie from Harbor Fart, which is now just a glorified screwdriver. The difference in using it and the Craftsman one was night and day. I've not used the $20 HF model, but for $5 more, I'm satisfied with the hecho-en-Etados-Unis model.

scurvy

 

[Griffin]

Plus, the more expensive Crafstman model is still made in the USA. I bought mine five years ago. At the time, Sears had a made in China one that looked ok for $12, and the made in USA one for $20. I bought the USA made one for just that reason.