Vintage Dirt Bike Q & A

Is it possible to repair a cracked carb intake? It's the rubber one that goes between the carb and cyl. It's dry roitted and has a crack that I was wondering if it could be fixed with a tire patch or silicon on the outside so nothing could break loose and go into the engine. Just wondering if anyone had tried anything like this and if it worked

I've been wondering this myself. Mine are fine right now, but what will I do when they finally go?

Is the 1980 CR125 carb boot still available?

J

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1988 Honda CR250RJ
1983 Honda CR480
1981 Can-Am 250 MX6-B
1979 Honda CR250RZ
1979 Kawasaki KX250 A5
1978 Husky 250CR
1978 Honda CR250R
1977 Yamaha YZ400D
1977 Suzuki RM125B

Mine is a 76 mr250 and they show it on PartsFish but I haven't try to order it to see if they really have one. Besides it's $70!!

I have repaired several intakes using a product called "GOOP". It is in the automotive section. Also windshield sealer works well also, something stong and slightly pliable. Give either a try, they work.

I use black RTV Sillicone. Put it on, lick your finger and smooth it out. Make it a tad thick if the intake is pretty bad. Keep an eye on it but I got 4 years on a '83 CR60 many years ago.

Thanks for the replys. I will give it a try and see how it works. Even if I have to redo it from time to time it may be easier then trying to find a new one.