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Hi All,
After carefully studying the wealth of knowledge on this site all summer, I decided to create an account and open a thread hoping someone can point me in the right direction on my problem below. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
This summer I picked up an early 1978 XS650E. The...
OK (I am leading the pack on dumb questions) - Installing stock carbs using stock (40 yr old) boots. They are going to be REALLY tight to get on.
Question: Do I mount them on the carbs FIRST or on the head?
(as an excuse - this bike was in pieces when I got it - so much for 'the order of...
- well ive been pretty busy lately...between bank bailouts, birthdays and bikes there hasnt been much time...still, i recieved a package earlier this month in the mail that nicely coincided with my birthday-boots and membranes for a pair of BS38s...perfect timing...they came with instructions...
Please note that a new diaphragm replacement part is being made by JBM Industries http://www.jbmindustries.com/Yamaha650.html
These have been designed and produced by the same gent, Donald James that is supplying the new design carburetor boots (previously posted).
I've just ordered two...