carburetor rubber boots cracking

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chacoy · #1 Unread post by **chacoy** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 3:12 pm

Anybody know how to replace the two rubber boots that connect the carburetor to the engine? I have a 1984 Yamaha maxim 550 and the boots has cracks and looks like can break anytime. Are these available from any bike dealer? Pls help..

YZFRider · #2 Unread post by **YZFRider** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:36 am

I have a 650 Maxim, and have seen replacements on ebay pretty regularly for about $110 for a new set of 4. www.bikebandit.com sells them for about $35 each. I have no idea what a dealer would ask for them.

The other thing is that these are actually pretty thick rubber, so it may not be as bad as you think.

Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:35 am

i have fixed them with some stuff called Plasti Dip.
it comes in a spray can.you need to remove the boots and clean them with soap and water.let them dry then spray thin coat of plasti dip on them.let them dry and do it again until all cracks are filled.i got the stuff at home depot.dont cost much.

chacoy · #4 Unread post by **chacoy** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:18 pm

thanks guys..but Dr. Bob do you loosen the throttle cable first before taking the clamps off the boots? will that alter the carburetors settings? any tips how to take them out? thanks again.

#5 Unread post by **9000white** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:40 am

just taking the throttle cable off wont affect any settings.should be able to loosen clamps on air box and move it back then loosen clamps on carbs then remove carbs.