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Aussie Steve · 10-07-2008, 08:53 PM

It probably is the vacuum loss would be sufficient to prevent the motor running.

Good luck...post your results when the new boots are fitted....bet it roars into life! A quick test is to wrap electricians tape around the old ones to see if you can deliver decent vacuum.

raider1093 · 10-08-2008, 05:14 PM

I wont be able to test them that way because they are seperated from the flanges. if they were just cracked I could. Hopefully this is the fix for any big problems getting it to run, then I can get into going through the bike and turning this thing into a bobber. thanks a lot for all your help. im keeping my fingers crossed that this is it.

Aussie Steve · 10-08-2008, 07:13 PM

I guess the metal flange is too thin to get any purchase with the tape? Anyway the boots are the problem and once replaced the motor will run....may not be perfect but minor carb set up will cure that. A carb sync will probably have to be done. If so search this forum using "carb sync" or carb syncronisation as your search criteria...there are directions somewhere on this board.

Good luck.

raider1093 · 10-11-2008, 11:25 AM

Well I fitted the new boots, and still nothing. I pulled the plugs after trying and they are still dry. At the very least, those were something I was going to have to replace anyway, but now I still have to figure out why it wont get fuel.

10-07-2008, 08:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
Aussie Steve In The Zone Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 02 1200 Bandit Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,782	It probably is the vacuum loss would be sufficient to prevent the motor running. Good luck...post your results when the new boots are fitted....bet it roars into life! A quick test is to wrap electricians tape around the old ones to see if you can deliver decent vacuum. __________________ Just remember you ARE entitled to my opinion!!!!

10-08-2008, 07:13 PM	#23 (permalink)
Aussie Steve In The Zone Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 02 1200 Bandit Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,782	I guess the metal flange is too thin to get any purchase with the tape? Anyway the boots are the problem and once replaced the motor will run....may not be perfect but minor carb set up will cure that. A carb sync will probably have to be done. If so search this forum using "carb sync" or carb syncronisation as your search criteria...there are directions somewhere on this board. Good luck. __________________ Just remember you ARE entitled to my opinion!!!!

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10-08-2008, 05:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
raider1093 Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 Roadstar 1700, 1982 Suzuki GS550 Location: Sanbornton, NH Posts: 40	I wont be able to test them that way because they are seperated from the flanges. if they were just cracked I could. Hopefully this is the fix for any big problems getting it to run, then I can get into going through the bike and turning this thing into a bobber. thanks a lot for all your help. im keeping my fingers crossed that this is it.

10-11-2008, 11:25 AM	#24 (permalink)
raider1093 Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 Roadstar 1700, 1982 Suzuki GS550 Location: Sanbornton, NH Posts: 40	Well I fitted the new boots, and still nothing. I pulled the plugs after trying and they are still dry. At the very least, those were something I was going to have to replace anyway, but now I still have to figure out why it wont get fuel.

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