Airbox ducts to carbs

tiggen · January 24th, 2011, 03:11 PM

I was putting my bike back together today, and the rubber ducts that go from the aribox to the carbs would not go on. One of them was totally deformed. I noticed it when I took the bike apart. I think it happened the last time I put the carbs back on; I didn't quite get the duct around the carb and it remained squished awkwardly for probably weeks if not months.

Anyway, I ordered new ducts, but I don't know how long it will take to get them in. Can I still run the bike even if the ducts aren't perfectly seated against the carbs?

scotty · January 24th, 2011, 03:13 PM

I wouldn't do it just because you run a risk of getting dirt into your motor.

dubojr1 · January 25th, 2011, 07:30 AM

^+1000

Jinx250 · January 25th, 2011, 11:30 AM

instead of buying new ones, you could have soaked the old ones in some hot water for a few minutes. Woulda fixed em right up. And no, do not run it without them - you are getting unfiltered air in the engine and running super lean.

tiggen · January 25th, 2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jinx250

instead of buying new ones, you could have soaked the old ones in some hot water for a few minutes. Woulda fixed em right up. And no, do not run it without them - you are getting unfiltered air in the engine and running super lean.

Thanks for the tip. I will do that anyway and save them in case I ever need a spare.

tiggen · January 29th, 2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

instead of buying new ones, you could have soaked the old ones in some hot water for a few minutes. Woulda fixed em right up. And no, do not run it without them - you are getting unfiltered air in the engine and running super lean.

I just re-read your post. I have heard of boiling the carb boots that go from carb to engine to loosen them up, but I had never heard about doing this with air ducts from the carb to the airbox.

Are you sure this will work for the air ducts? I ask because my order from Ron Ayers has not shipped, and I have a race a week from tomorrow. I don't even know if the bottom end of this motor is any good and I'm running out of time.

kkim · January 29th, 2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggen

I have heard of boiling the carb boots that go from carb to engine to loosen them up, but I had never heard about doing this with air ducts from the carb to the airbox.

Are you sure this will work for the air ducts?

It should. Try it... what do you have to lose?

tiggen · January 30th, 2011, 07:11 PM

Sho'nuff, it did the job. Pulled both ducts and both boots and gave 'em a hot bath. The air ducts look brand new, perfectly round and unmolested. Wife was not happy about the smell, and boy did (does) it smell.

Will fit them tomorrow. Maybe I can cancel my order before it ships.

Jinx, I apologize for doubting.

Woolley7325 · April 2nd, 2014, 06:37 AM

I'll revive this thread with a question! Are their any tricks or tips for getting the Air ducts from the carbs to the air box on without cutting my hands to shreds? I managed it in the end but man what a nightmare! Also the tightening springs area bugger to get on too.

csmith12 · April 2nd, 2014, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tiggen

Sho'nuff, it did the job. Pulled both ducts and both boots and gave 'em a hot bath. The air ducts look brand new, perfectly round and unmolested. Wife was not happy about the smell, and boy did (does) it smell.

Will fit them tomorrow. Maybe I can cancel my order before it ships.

Jinx, I apologize for doubting.

Wives.... geeezzz Sometimes they just don't understand.

Here, take this for when you need it.

You can thank me later... because I ordered 10 of em.

January 24th, 2011, 03:11 PM	#1
tiggen ninjette.org guru Name: John Location: Atlanta Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333	Airbox ducts to carbs I was putting my bike back together today, and the rubber ducts that go from the aribox to the carbs would not go on. One of them was totally deformed. I noticed it when I took the bike apart. I think it happened the last time I put the carbs back on; I didn't quite get the duct around the carb and it remained squished awkwardly for probably weeks if not months. Anyway, I ordered new ducts, but I don't know how long it will take to get them in. Can I still run the bike even if the ducts aren't perfectly seated against the carbs?

January 24th, 2011, 03:13 PM	#2
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January 25th, 2011, 07:30 AM	#3
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January 30th, 2011, 07:11 PM	#8
tiggen ninjette.org guru Name: John Location: Atlanta Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333	Sho'nuff, it did the job. Pulled both ducts and both boots and gave 'em a hot bath. The air ducts look brand new, perfectly round and unmolested. Wife was not happy about the smell, and boy did (does) it smell. Will fit them tomorrow. Maybe I can cancel my order before it ships. Jinx, I apologize for doubting.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

April 2nd, 2014, 06:37 AM	#9
Woolley7325 ninjette.org member Name: Rohan Location: Australia Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1998 kawasaki GPX250 Posts: 53	I'll revive this thread with a question! Are their any tricks or tips for getting the Air ducts from the carbs to the air box on without cutting my hands to shreds? I managed it in the end but man what a nightmare! Also the tightening springs area bugger to get on too. __________________________________________________ For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John3:17

January 25th, 2011, 11:30 AM	#4
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	instead of buying new ones, you could have soaked the old ones in some hot water for a few minutes. Woulda fixed em right up. And no, do not run it without them - you are getting unfiltered air in the engine and running super lean.

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