jradvantage
XS650 Addict
Had a minor issue develop where the left side carb would pop every so often. It wasn't bad, but eventually got to the point where it was time to do something about it. Assumed it was the carb boots as they are original (32,000 miles) and are holding the weight of the carbs and Uni filters (stock carbs—rebuilt).
Got the carbs and boots removed. The boots appeared to have gaskets and a bunch of permagasket on them. Got the surface "de-gooped" and cleaned up nice.
Installed some JBM boots and their gaskets...figured that would take care of the problem. Nope.
It pops worse now. But, much easier to see exactly where the issue is. The leak appears to be up top where the gasket surface meets the head intake surface.
I mounted the carb boots and gaskets dry.
What are the best options for rectifying the situation?
Thanks,
JR
1978 XS650E
Got the carbs and boots removed. The boots appeared to have gaskets and a bunch of permagasket on them. Got the surface "de-gooped" and cleaned up nice.
Installed some JBM boots and their gaskets...figured that would take care of the problem. Nope.
It pops worse now. But, much easier to see exactly where the issue is. The leak appears to be up top where the gasket surface meets the head intake surface.
I mounted the carb boots and gaskets dry.
What are the best options for rectifying the situation?
Thanks,
JR
1978 XS650E