Topic: 500/550 carb "gasket / bushing thing" ?

[chippyfive50]

I have finally ventured into the realm of COMPLETE dis-assembly  of my 500 carbs, which I knew was going to be a pain in the arse.
Anyway, what is up with the "gasket / bushing thing", and is it essential to replace? I do not see a part # for it on the Honda Fiche,
I'm sure I could make something similar, but it has a nice fancy pleat in it.
mine may be salvageable..

[steamnjn23]

if you find out about those things i call a 'dust shield' i need 4 of them.

[campbmic]

I think your talking about a dust shield, mine fell off a long time ago. i don't even think you can buy them anymore.

[chippyfive50]

that makes sense, to keep dirt out of the springs in the adjustment mechanism....mega over engineering on these carbs..750s way simpler.
Thanks

[jessezm]

Yeah mine were toast on my CB400f as well.  I didn't replace them (of course I haven't put a mile on the bike since, as I'm mid-rebuild still)