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Fatherof2 · August 12th, 2022, 06:06 AM

Hi Gang,

I could not install my carbs because the boots on the air box side had turned to hard plastic. I soaked them in rubbing alcohol and wintergreen oil. That worked great and they are now very pliable.

The issue is that when I put the carbs back in, it's almost like the boots are too short now. I can seat the carb very well into the airbox side boots, but I can't seat the carbs into the boots between the head and carbs. Its like the boots are too short in length. And of course, if I seat the carbs well into the boots between the head and carbs, then I can't do the same with the airbox side boots. Again, it's like the boots are too short. I need them to extend further.

So, am I missing something, or did I shrink the boots? Should I just buy new airbox boots? I have the airbox pushed forward as far as it will go I think.

Appreciate any input!

August 12th, 2022, 06:06 AM	#1
Fatherof2 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Massachusetts Join Date: Jun 2022 Motorcycle(s): 2017 Triumph Trophy, 2001 Honda Valkyrie, 2007 Ninja 250, 2017 Yamaha 250X, 2018 YZ125 Posts: 18	Carb installation issues. Hi Gang, I could not install my carbs because the boots on the air box side had turned to hard plastic. I soaked them in rubbing alcohol and wintergreen oil. That worked great and they are now very pliable. The issue is that when I put the carbs back in, it's almost like the boots are too short now. I can seat the carb very well into the airbox side boots, but I can't seat the carbs into the boots between the head and carbs. Its like the boots are too short in length. And of course, if I seat the carbs well into the boots between the head and carbs, then I can't do the same with the airbox side boots. Again, it's like the boots are too short. I need them to extend further. So, am I missing something, or did I shrink the boots? Should I just buy new airbox boots? I have the airbox pushed forward as far as it will go I think. Appreciate any input!