hjennings
XS400 Addict
Hey all!
I recently inherited an '81 XS400. It appears to be all complete except for the carbs. I just purchased a set of good carbs, the "H-pipe" air box (or whatever you guys call it, and filters. My bike has the rubber boots that attach the carbs to the engine. I have two questions.
1) The boots that attach the carbs to the engine are pretty weathered and cracked. I think I have an OK chance of them not leaking, but if replacement are available I'd be up for just throwing two new ones on as I don't want there to be a bunch of vacuum leaks. So, is their a source for these?
2) Is there a mount that holds the carb in place? So far all I have is the rubber boots that attach the carbs to the engine. There are two small threaded holes on each side of each carb on the air filter side. It looks to me that maybe a mount attaches here and then bolts to the frame somewhere. I don't see where it would mount, but haven't looked all that close yet. Is there a mount here? If so, can somebody send me some pictures? I'd like to see if I could fabricate one (assuming there is one originally).
Thanks!
I recently inherited an '81 XS400. It appears to be all complete except for the carbs. I just purchased a set of good carbs, the "H-pipe" air box (or whatever you guys call it, and filters. My bike has the rubber boots that attach the carbs to the engine. I have two questions.
1) The boots that attach the carbs to the engine are pretty weathered and cracked. I think I have an OK chance of them not leaking, but if replacement are available I'd be up for just throwing two new ones on as I don't want there to be a bunch of vacuum leaks. So, is their a source for these?
2) Is there a mount that holds the carb in place? So far all I have is the rubber boots that attach the carbs to the engine. There are two small threaded holes on each side of each carb on the air filter side. It looks to me that maybe a mount attaches here and then bolts to the frame somewhere. I don't see where it would mount, but haven't looked all that close yet. Is there a mount here? If so, can somebody send me some pictures? I'd like to see if I could fabricate one (assuming there is one originally).
Thanks!