Topic: RTV Silicone to repair carb boot? What color?

[scott_cb650]

I pretty sure that my carburetor boots are leaking air but I don't want to spend $60 bucks for new ones.

Has anyone had any luck with repairing rubber carb boots with RTV Silicone like the following?
http://proseal.supergluecorp.com/80724.html

If so, what color did you use?

Thanks,
Scott

[BobbyR]

Scott, I had good luck with the Black Silicone on a Kawasaki I have.The boot is still fine 5 ten years hence. I do have a set of intake boots I just took off the bike and replaced with new OEMS. They are harder than new. But are not torn and you can have them cheap if you need them.

[scott_cb650]

Thanks for the reply BobbyR but it looks like very few people have had any luck with silicone repairs.

I'm tired of messing with them, and ready to ride, so I ordered a new set of boots form servicehonda.com.

Scott

[BobbyR]

Wise choice Scott, the new boots are far better.