Dav Posted February 15, 2009 #1 Posted February 15, 2009 New 2001 Venture owner here...wondering where the best place to purchase the 4 black plastic/rubber hoses that supply air mixture to engine/carbs,(directly above the jugs). as you can tell, don't know the tech name of 'em. Also, is it crazy hard/difficult to r/r them? or is it that anyone who can take off the seat, tank, and has a couple tools can do??
Eck Posted February 15, 2009 #2 Posted February 15, 2009 You could probubly just stop at your local auto zone or auto parts place. They all carry vacuum hose in many different sizes. Figure out the total length of how much you need and they can cut it from a roll.
Dav Posted February 15, 2009 Author #3 Posted February 15, 2009 Well, i prob "mis-lead". it's not vacuum tubing, its part of the air intake to the carbs. I don't know the name of 'em. they are about 1-2inch in diameter. 4 of 'em. Anyways...
Freebird Posted February 15, 2009 #4 Posted February 15, 2009 Hey folks..he is talking about the carb boots. You might try Pinwall Cycle Salvage for used: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/PinWall-Cycle-Parts-Inc__W0QQ_armrsZ1 Call them because they aren't good with email. Otherwise, look further down on the forum home page and you will find a forum named "Dealers who give us discounts". Check there for some good dealers who have fair prices and offer us an additional discount.
V7Goose Posted February 15, 2009 #5 Posted February 15, 2009 Yeah, it is kinda hard to figure out what think is wrong. There aren't any hoses up there at all except the overflow tubes, but you couldn't see those unless you already had the tank and air plenums off. The air filters feed two large plastic tanks above the carbs (the things I call "air plenums"), and these tanks are connected to the top of the carbs by short rubber tubes. The entire air intake above the carbs is relatively easy to dismantle with the tank off, but watch those hose clamps holding the the intake on the top of the carbs - the screws are REAL soft and often stick. I have had the philips head screws strip out quickly on several bikes. Goose
Dav Posted February 15, 2009 Author #6 Posted February 15, 2009 Hey guys, thanks a bunch... Freebird, i'll check those sites. Freebird, i checked out your pics, nice bike and trailer. Do you even know the trailer is there when you're pullin it, or is it definately something you feel?
Freebird Posted February 15, 2009 #7 Posted February 15, 2009 I often forget that I've got the trailer behind me. My wife can SURE pack it heavy too. It is no problem at all. I've even drug my pegs through the twisties with it behind me.
Dav Posted February 15, 2009 Author #8 Posted February 15, 2009 Good stuff...we will prob get a trailer some day...
big mike Posted February 15, 2009 #9 Posted February 15, 2009 New 2001 Venture owner here...wondering where the best place to purchase the 4 black plastic/rubber hoses that supply air mixture to engine/carbs,(directly above the jugs). as you can tell, don't know the tech name of 'em. Also, is it crazy hard/difficult to r/r them? or is it that anyone who can take off the seat, tank, and has a couple tools can do?? I'm just curious why you may think you need these. There was a time I thought I may need to replace them due to cracks in the rubber and found that they have rubber wrapped tin or metal of some sort. Have you been told they were bad??? Just lookin' out for you since I have a 1999 and found them not needed. Big Mike
Dav Posted February 16, 2009 Author #10 Posted February 16, 2009 Well, certainly good to hear... what do you mean by "they have rubber wrapped tin or metal of some sort". Is this something you wrap around the "joint" (as i found out they are refered to in the manual). Carburetor joints that is . Or do you mean the cracks are just superficial and that part is already wrapped with that material? The joints are a hard plasitc/type material as you may know... Anyway...
big mike Posted February 16, 2009 #11 Posted February 16, 2009 Well, certainly good to hear... what do you mean by "they have rubber wrapped tin or metal of some sort". Is this something you wrap around the "joint" (as i found out they are refered to in the manual). Carburetor joints that is . Or do you mean the cracks are just superficial and that part is already wrapped with that material? The joints are a hard plasitc/type material as you may know... Anyway... The joints are made from tin or metal and then the rubber is bonded to the inside and outside of it. i'll see if I can find the post that showed a cutaway so you can see what i'm referring to. Big Mike
1BigDog Posted February 16, 2009 #12 Posted February 16, 2009 You can spray some carb cleaner on the boots while the engine is running. (be careful not to spray in the direction of the spark plugs) If the idle changes then the boots are leaking. If not then all is well. Those boots were replaced under warranty on my 99 but I did not notice anything different.
big mike Posted February 16, 2009 #13 Posted February 16, 2009 The joints are made from tin or metal and then the rubber is bonded to the inside and outside of it. i'll see if I can find the post that showed a cutaway so you can see what i'm referring to. Big Mike Here it is I found it!!! You'll find Rick Butler has alot of great tech info on this site as well as many others. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17883
Dav Posted February 16, 2009 Author #14 Posted February 16, 2009 Wow, you guys are great, thanks for the direction and info, i'll check out that post you sent me, and i'll spray the carb cleaner for peace of mind (i hope!)
Dav Posted February 16, 2009 Author #15 Posted February 16, 2009 Big Mike, i checked out that post and it was really helpful, lots of good info, i didn't think i could have been the only one...
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