Carb Intake Boots

Sup guys. Really just looking for a subtle (or not) nudge in a direction here. Months ago I had questioned swapping my stock Mikuni BS34's CV carbs for VM28's.

Fitting whatever I've finished "tinkering" with back on the bike, and it comes time to fit it with appropriate intake boots, as the stock ones are about 30% larger around the carb. I haven't been very effective at searching for fitting boots. That being said, many of the intake boots sold online are simply replacements for stock boots, and don't list measurements.

Is there somewhere online I could compare parts with or something; maybe find one from another bike with close measurements? I have a really awkward feeling that if I were to add a spacer/gasket to occupy the space between my VM28's and the stock boots, it'll get sucked into the combustion chamber or something....

What bike is this?
Steve

Didn't several models of the big KZ come with those 28mm VM carbs? What about using those boots and slotting the bolt hole as needed so you can fit them to your head?

swest wrote: What bike is this?
Steve

KZ750m Twin CSR

Nessism wrote: Didn't several models of the big KZ come with those 28mm VM carbs? What about using those boots and slotting the bolt hole as needed so you can fit them to your head?

Im a bit confused at what you're suggesting. Sorry, I I'm finding it difficult to visualize...

There weren't many CSR models made; i think 3 total? I couldn't find the measurements of the actual part on the other bikes.

Look in E-Bay for carburetor intake boots for Kawasaki KZ900/1000 years 1973 to 1980..

That's what I thought. You'll have to do what Ed said and open them up where they meet the intake. You might try here.
Steve
jbmindustries.com/
Or see if they'll sell you just two.
www.diablocycle.com/Carb-Holders-Kawasak...1100-PM14-94001.html

Ohhhh I think I understand. Buy boots that fit the VM28 carb and "rig" it to fit my bike?

26-29mm carbs.
Steve

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationSo something like in the link would be okay?

Looks like it. I'd be wary of NOS rubber. I've had bad luck with them. Call Diablo or the other places to see if you can buy two. About the same price for new if you can get them.
Steve

swest wrote: Looks like it. I'd be wary of NOS rubber. I've had bad luck with them. Call Diablo or the other places to see if you can buy two. About the same price for new if you can get them.
Steve

Perfect. Thanks a lot!