possible leaking carb rubbers.... fix?

[Paulfzs]

title says it all, any easy fix for cracked carb rubbers..


Some sort of clear spray?


I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)

[darrsi]

New ones. 

[Paulfzs]

New ones. 

ill pm my address right now

[fazersharp]

They may not be as bad as you think - they have to look very bad before that actually leak.
A fix is silicone sealant used for bathrooms,windows, building you can get it in black smear it in your crack  . also self amalgamating tape ontop of said silicone when dry or just the tape on its own.
I think that the problem mostly affects the outside ones (sun damage)

[YamFazFan]

I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)

I don't think it would be suitable for chains. I've been using this chain lube recently and it mentions it being silicone free on the can...

[His Dudeness]

Silicone helps a bit but it probably has more of a placebo effect than any real improvement. If they're properly cracked bin them. Ebay has reasonably priced ones.

[sc0ttie]

I got some high temp black silicone from ebay, I just filled in the cracks, not sure if mine were leaking but I did it in the hope that it might slow down the deterioration of the carb rubbers. That was 6 months ago.

[unfazed]

title says it all, any easy fix for cracked carb rubbers..


Some sort of clear spray?


I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)

Easiest permanent fix is replace them with a new set.  Around £80 from M&P

[fazersharp]

title says it all, any easy fix for cracked carb rubbers..


Some sort of clear spray?


I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)

Easiest permanent fix is replace them with a new set.  Around £80 from M&P

This is what you need http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-general-purpose-silicone-sealant-black-310ml/2279h#product_additional_details_container

I dont think its the cost so much (is it ? ) but more like the faf in changing them, from what I hear the new ones are a pig to get back on 

[Frosties]

I got some high temp black silicone from ebay, I just filled in the cracks, not sure if mine were leaking but I did it in the hope that it might slow down the deterioration of the carb rubbers. That was 6 months ago.

Basically done the same here for the same reasons. Done over a year ago and still looking/running good.

[unfazed]

title says it all, any easy fix for cracked carb rubbers..
Some sort of clear spray?
I looked into silicone spray but appears to just be a lubricant version (is this any good on chains btw?)

Easiest permanent fix is replace them with a new set.  Around £80 from M&P

This is what you need http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-general-purpose-silicone-sealant-black-310ml/2279h#product_additional_details_container

I dont think its the cost so much (is it ? ) but more like the faf in changing them, from what I hear the new ones are a pig to get back on

Not a big problem just soak a clean lint free rag in WD40 and wipe it around the ends of the carbs and the inners of the manifold rubbers. Like sex they slide right in 
Make sure the clamps are loose. A good guide is to have the screw end level with the end of the nut.