Topic: Aftermarket manifold boots

[zabzob]

I've got a 75 CB750 with rock-hard manifold boots. I'd like to eliminate them as a source of possible air leak, as well as eliminate the frustration of trying to get my carbs back on when it comes time to do so. Honda ones are looking like $120 to my door. Anybody used the far cheaper aftermarket ones? Any issues?

[dusterdude]

Vintagecb750.com has nice boots but they're about 100 usd

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[dusterdude]

My bad 88.00

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[evanphi]

I had those ones and they cracked after only two years.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Pro tip: Go with OEM if you can.

[zabzob]

Pro tip: Go with OEM if you can.

You are right. I can either go OEM and have them for 20-30 years or replace the aftermarket ones in 5 or 10. I've already decided against the aftermarket cam chain tensioner based on horror stories I heard here.

[PeWe]

I tried cuzinimage cheap boots, deep cracks after a few months! Price vs life not good = very expensive.
You risk the engine when boots are cracking, leak air causing lean. My old Honda boots never cracked, only too hard.