Carb / Intake boots 1982 XJ650 Maxim

First off, this is my first post on this forum. I am a new rider and have been reading this forum to learn about the 1982 XJ650 that I bought. I plan on doing a lot of the work on this bike myself but currently lack the tools, manuals and space to do the work.

I love the bike and its in great shape but a few things need to be fixed.
I need to replace the carb and intake boots. I see that a few of you have mentioned filling in the cracks with numerous substances but I feel that these are to far gone. I am also looking to modify the bike in the future to better fit my style and looks.

My question is what do I need to change these parts? I need a list of everything so that I can be sure I get all of the parts. I found a set of airbox boots on ebay that are from and 81 and look decent but I am not sure if they will fit. Here is the link Ebay.

Thank you for your help and I look forward to many discussions with everyone.

 

Bump for help please.

 

81 & 82 maxims boots are pretty much same size...but I will check whats on ebay.

 

They look like in pretty good shape...

 

Welcome to the site. Our local parts guru is Chacal just pm him with your needs or see the supporting vendor section. He has new boots for a decent price and is very knowledgeable. He ships fast too.

Now the manifold boots (carb to engine) are notorious for the studs snapping off and costing a bunch of money to fix. If you can seal them that would be good. If not search for manifold boots and read all the experiences so you will be prepared. Splitting the nuts may be safest route but that would require tools you probably do not have ( dremel and cutting wheels at least). Just be prepared.

 

Thank you for the info I'll be sure to pm chacal.

 

You definitely want to get new boots from the carb to airbox. They harden as they age, so it makes it a real pain to install the carbs.

Intake boots are another matter. If you need them, get the best you can find, and like bill said be careful.

 

The boots changed in 82 with the addition of the YICS system. Buying 81 boots is a waste of money.

 

I've got some cracking on the intake manifolds on my Seca, too. Have been thinking about cutting sections out of a bicycle inner tube and stretching it over the unit. Wouldn't look sloppy, shouldn't be noticable at all, and would think it would stop or seriously reduce any air leaks. Any one ever tried that?

 

I'll see what chacal has for parts. I'm trying to avoid spending hundreds of dollars on this fix.

 

Try to use rubber cement to fill the cracks...$5-7 for one tube..'size of a toothpaste"

 

I think Fitz has had luck repairing cracks with RTV sealant. Did I get that right Fitz?

 

RTV sealant yes, and rubber cement works great too.
And it doesn't have to be messy. Put it on THIN, apply more if needed.
Then you can use some light sandpaper and scuff it off a bit.

Armorall makes everything shiny!
And makes rubber last longer too...

I soaked my SECA boots in warm water, cleaned, dried, and them drenched in armorall and let soak in, then wiped off excess.
Near brand new shape after. WAY more flexible.