Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Build 29 - DIY carb manifold boot fix and clean

So we all face that problem that when we get old things break, that's no different to a motorcycle manifold boot, cracks appear and if it's not too bad we can try to avoid them getting worse. Here I see if a heat shrink rubber & gasket sealer will give me a little longer with these carb boots.
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[@GreatEgret]

I just started a GL500 build. It's fun watching your progress with your CX500. The bikes are so similar. Thanks for putting these videos up here.

[@forthebold]

Thanks, enjoy your GL build.

[@4stringbazooka]

I work in the automotive world with a focus on electronics. So I use a LOT of heat shrink and I had no idea that you could get heat shrink that large. Thanks for sharing with us. Now I know how I'm going to "repair" my intake boots.

[@forthebold]

Neither did I, everywhere was coming back battery heat shrink but then I found these.

[@Vinc22]

Thank you so much to share your experiences with us! Big thumps up from South Of France ! :)

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching. Hi to South of France.

[@markyboyz1300]

OK,I'm happy to be called an idiot, where did you get the rubber from? Lots on the Web but mainly for wiring, when I find one for fuel its either 50mm,too narrow or 60 mm too wide, help!

[@CafeRacerGarage]

That's a great idea you had with saving the rubber intake boots. Well done :)

[@forthebold]

Time will tell if it works.

[@wajfaj]

Did it work? Parts are NLA from Honda...

[@kenezrg]

saves the entire playlist ❤️

[@the_riding_dutchman]

I really like your videos. I am acutally a bike mechanic, currently working on my own BMW K100 (well, for the last 4 years now). Some things I would never do as you do, but as long as it works, its good. Your videos are really well made! I've repaired many carb intake boots and I've been using this omnivisc silicone stuff to glue the cracks, you might want to give it a try next time, it's transparent but pretty expensive. Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching. That silicone is expensive. Nearly the price of new manifold boots.

[@the_riding_dutchman]

I know, but even in the shop one tube is enough for a few months and I use it on many bikes for everything, like oil pans etc etc. So for someone with only 3 or 4 bikes it's probably gonna last years :D

[@SwedenAirhead]

Thank's for the tip. My intake was a bit kracked on the surface to so i did your heatshrink treatment, works just fine on my café racer cx. Br Martin

[@forthebold]

For a small bit of money it's worth it to see if it's the issue at least also

[@absolutetuber]

your videos have been so helpful for my build. thank you

[@forthebold]

Excellent, you're welcome.

[@melvinnathan3024]

Cant wait for the carburetor part of the build!

[@forthebold]

It looks good, even before the rebuild instagram.com/p/Be-FyHJh6Up/?taken-by=for_the_bold_industries

[@melvinnathan3024]

For The Bold - dreegez Yes, i saw the post earlier! Keep up the great work sir!

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@lbyoung8420]

Congrats on 40k milestone ! ! That's Huge! I get anybody who'll listen to me to subscribe to you. Brilliant channel, with quality restoration content. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@forthebold]

Thank you, and thanks for your support and help, spread the word by all means. :)

[@ChaoticDetour]

Good idea on the heat shrink tubing. That turned out well.

[@forthebold]

Let's see if it lasts

[@amazing_ray]

I know some people who fixed them before those things were sold on ebay as aftermarket products. But mine where so fucked up that i bought new ones. They are well made and came with orings. ✌

[@forthebold]

If they were as bad as the GS ones I would have had to buy new ones. Those ones had split off.

[@az-cafe-moto]

Great video as always. The boot fix could be a good idea as extra protection even if the boots weren't needing fixing.

[@forthebold]

Indeed, extra protection

[@benhawke7231]

That was freak'n brilliant!!! The m-unit can handle your batteries. You should call them up and see if they'll do a marketing deal with you so you can get a discounted price.

[@forthebold]

I've tried, If everyone on here sends them an email telling them to give me one as a sponsor it might work ;)

[@benhawke7231]

For The Bold - dreegez I'll get on it.

[@woodywoodpecker2708]

The shrink tube is a grandiose idea and seems to work just fine (even improves looks). With the hairline crack you're dealing with I was a little worried about you taking a heat gun to it. Excess heat isn't optimal for aging rubber parts. One of my friends religiously cares for his rubber bike parts by coating them with DuPont Teflon Silicone lubricant (treating everything once a season; small bottle sells for $7 here in the US) which really works wonders maintaining rubber in good condition forever. I'm sure some silicon lubricant treatment will save the rubber hose if it's not totally cracked open.

[@forthebold]

The heat gun is minimal heat to get this rubber so luckily the boot wasn't heating up at all, this stuff reacts amazingly. I'll check out that lubricant

[@woodywoodpecker2708]

Should have known you carefully selected the heat gun for the purpose. Again, shrink tube is a great solution, never seen this anywhere before. You're a genius!

[@f100unibody9]

Excellent idea! I will probably use it in the future.

[@forthebold]

Time will tell if it works,

[@devin4560]

Here in the US we have a product called liquid tape. It is a rubberized coating used for sealing electrical connections, is black, remains flexible and useful for high heat applications. Would make a good coating to bond to and seal the intake boot.

[@forthebold]

Good call, I'll check it out.

[@rafaelsanchez8604]

If you clear coat the metal part with heat paint they will not oxidize.

[@forthebold]

Good call.

[@monshuracing]

BINGO! I was gonna suggest that. It actually holds up well and for a long time.

[@carltonolson6813]

All in the details...she's looking awesome keep up the good work. I'm looking to the upgrade on my electrical as well curious on what you come up with.👍

[@forthebold]

Thanks, I believe Rick's Motors does one, I'll keep you all updated.

[@carltonolson6813]

For The Bold - dreegez Thanks...3 vids a week...cool if that happens

[@Dademaker]

wow great tip! These things are expensive to replace.

[@forthebold]

They are.

[@RobertKwolek]

I like the new intro, though it is really loud compared to the talking bits immediately afterwards.

[@forthebold]

POW.... it's to wake up sleepy viewers ;) I'll balance it out for the next one.

[@jonivan1014]

Great idea with the heat shrink! I ended up using a screwdriver handle dip to fix mine but I'm now going to add the heat shrink. Thanks! What size is the heat shrink? I used an aluminum rim clear spray sealer from the autoparts store to seal the aluminum from oxidizing. I also forgot to ask, where did u get the bolt size and quantity list for the engine?

[@forthebold]

I got 60mm diameter for the CX500. I got the bolt list when I purchased the bolts.

[@bagusarya8519]

nice detailing

[@forthebold]

All in the detail.

[@abdullahazzam6767]

I appreciate your work mate.. keep it up.

[@forthebold]

Thanks for watching

[@raymorris952]

You know that you can get Scotch pad wheels for your drill, that would off brought them up to a nicer finish, use after the wire wheel, then if your really keen, wire wool and metal polish., Nice trick with the shrink wrap,

[@forthebold]

Good call on the scotch pad

[@rejects101]

Nice work. I've stripped, cleaned and re-jetted my CX500 carbs ready for pods. Where did you get the pods and what model K&N are they? Thanks

[@forthebold]

They're RC-0982 (I think) but there are charts to check your measurements, be careful as you don't order the rubber ended ones by accident.

[@rejects101]

Thanks for that and the heads up.

[@ErrtuZarathos]

I have heard that you can use Agm battery with original requlator. I wouldn't thought..

[@forthebold]

Isn't AGM still lead acid technology?

[@Ra3daFLOW1]

Uhm, what are the possibilities for removing that o-ring and making a gasket to sit between the boot and the engine's intake?

[@forthebold]

I wouldn’t recommend it. Still cheaper to use a correct Viton o ring. Needs to be fuel resistant and air tight.

[@88nastase]

nice music in the beggining! :)

[@forthebold]

It's a nice change

[@oliver5313]

Quick and easy question mate. Where do you order your assortment of Allen head bolts from? Just curious.

[@forthebold]

I usually order them from Amazon.

[@ericweijers1602]

Cool and ingenious solution for a tiny but costly problem. Really curious if it will be durable. I really hope the GS and CX will reach completion soon, would love to see them on the road. And hey, in your video of April 2017 you announced the GS to be ready real soon, so it’s about one, right? 😉👍 Looking forward to your next videos! Greetings from Holland. 🇸🇱

[@forthebold]

Time will tell. GS isn't far away now, yes, it's taken a little longer than I thought from then, mostly costs have held me back more than anything.

[@TheRyanweyh]

Get some aluminum polish and put a little polish wheel on your drill and polish those carbs . They will look good and it will last a while before the try to oxidize again

[@forthebold]

Yup, a lot of elbow grease. CB750 ones are done to a polish (I'll put up a photo of them on Instagram tomorrow)

[@markyboyz1300]

Help me out people, I still can't find fuel and heat resistant tubing anywhere to cover the manifold, 55mm approx

[@coldmetalcouk]

Are those original inlet gaskets or do you buy gaskets the right size from elsewhere (if so where do you get them)?

[@forthebold]

No they're new ones, the original are unusable after you take the boots off. simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Seals-O-Ring-Seals-VITON-O-Rings/c19_4501_4706/index.html

[@coldmetalcouk]

Cheers :D

[@richw1907]

Hi, I have a 83 CX 650 that needs the manifold to head O ring, would you have (or any one out there) that Part #, thanks

[@forthebold]

It’s just a Viton O ring. You can get them with any inner and outer diameter. But make sure it’s Viton as then it’s fuel resistant

[@louikn__7179]

I remember when that vise was shiny and white haha. Where do you normally find new parts etc for the older bikes?

[@forthebold]

It's had a good beating that's for sure. All depends what parts you're after, most items I put on the bike that aren't stock are mostly either plug and play or I make them fit, such as levers and bars.

[@louikn__7179]

For The Bold - dreegez i suppose stock items you just do a good search online?

[@forthebold]

Stock items yeah, there's www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/Honda_Spares_UK‎ for Honda specific, or I even do local dealers, they can always source old parts.

[@louikn__7179]

For The Bold - dreegez never thought to go main dealer, thats a good idea. Gonna sell the k100 and focus on the Kawasaki 👍👍

[@seanhunt3417]

Looking killer!!!

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@mitchy545]

Where are you buying most of your replacement parts? (I.e fuel resistant O rings)

[@forthebold]

I'll put the link up for the o rings.

[@mitchy545]

For The Bold - dreegez my dude

[@stevenf815]

Hi can you tell me were you get the heat sink from thanks

[@forthebold]

I got these off ebay, I only wanted 200mm length

[@alex_bm805]

It’s have been a year since I watch the first episode, when this is gonna end!!? My god! 😩

[@forthebold]

It's the thing with builds they're never fast unless you are money bags mcgee and no full time job!

[@Soggz7785]

Hi mate. Nice job. What mm is that heat shrink please?

[@forthebold]

Thanks, It's 60mm diameter, not flat, beware when ordering not to get 60mm flat

[@rnusiclover]

@@forthebold Do you know if 50 mm would work at all?

[@wayover8ed]

Can someone please tell me where I can buy heat shrink this large, all I'm finding is shiny pvc shrink. Thanks

[@forthebold]

They're available on ebay.

[@MegaKencam]

Cool idea

[@Soggz7785]

Hi,so you saying order 120mm?

[@forthebold]

Just make sure it says 60mm diameter in the description,

[@auggment]

Awesome stuff

[@forthebold]

Thanks

[@georgeknox]

I think they sell one at Dime City.

[@forthebold]

They sell ricks motors ones so might end up going with them for sure.

[@DarkVarda]

Whats the name of the song of the intro Btw love all your vids

[@forthebold]

I can't remember off the top of my head but it's one of those free ones from KZbin creator studio.

[@bobmcgrath1272]

any progress on this build? cheers

[@forthebold]

New video today.

[@bobmcgrath1272]

Excellent - just watched it. Cheers

[@neotheseattledj]

how has that heat shrink rubber been holding up ?

[@forthebold]

So far so good, luckily wasn;t a crack all the way through so I can't imagine it getting into much contact with fuel.

[@neotheseattledj]

thats great news i have to solve the same problem on an old kz440 i have. do you have any info on the heat shrink tubing you used so i can get the correct kind ?

[@burnner114]

Just a heads up if you run pods off the stock carbs it might give you some issues & the bike might run like crap. If so you should check out the mikuni carb kits for the CX500. murrayscarbs.com this is the guys I think a lot of people get there kits from.

[@forthebold]

I've seen a lot work well as stock but with jet changes, I'm using K&N pods which will help me greatly over cheap pods, I'll check out that link.

[@kurtisnicholson125]

I just ordered new ones $30

[@forthebold]

I wish I could find a pair that cheap.

[@spymaine89]

There are still some lithium battery vendors offering batteries without a built in BMS (Battery Management System) or any internal safety protection devices. Batteries that do not include inbuilt Battery Management Systems and protection circuitry have unfortunately tarnished Lithium batteries reputation for reliability and confused customer expectations on what life span that they should expect from a lithium battery. Hopefully batteries without inbuilt BMS systems will shortly become a thing of the past. ''AS LONG AS THEY MAKE LEAD ACID, I WILL USE LEAD ACID'' I BET your local ''auto supply'' will know. . you are correct ''explanations not easy to understand.....ha ha

[@spymaine89]

call the ''battery maker, ask for technical help. all companies have guided me in that way.

[@forthebold]

Tried it a while ago, no joy

[@spymaine89]

no ''joy, meaning? they did not help, you did not understand? they guide me and i am obtuse, so they even email data to me.

[@forthebold]

spymaine89 no joy as in they're reluctant to suggest a specific reg/rec unit for the batteries. Or explain how overcharging is prevented.

[@spymaine89]

i would suggest they make an inferior battery, one that does not have a built in BMS . OR ANY INTERNAL SAFETY DEVICE' . get your money back and buy a new 'model' ''you have taught us all'' maybe i will buy a ''lithium a new model. ........ thanks.

[@forthebold]

spymaine89 these batteries are new. But it's the charging systems of old bikes that's the issue

[@ni3walia315]

Sorry for asking u . Is that ur wife sweter ??

[@forthebold]

No it's mine.

[@yashdixit4920]

How much you earn?

[@forthebold]

Probably not a question anyone would answer!

[@alienfac32]

The answer is always the same "Not enough"

[@TheOdontologist]

For reg/rect to go with lion battery have a look at roadstercycle.com Well regarded product.

[@forthebold]

Thanks for the tip.

[@jeremygricar4361]

cx500forum.com/forum/selling-buying-forum/78642-new-three-phase-12v-regulator-rectifiers-li-ion-safe.html Here is a link to a rectifier that SHOULD work for a Li-Ion battery.

[@forthebold]

Great stuff, thanks, I've been talking to Rick's Motors as they stock a huge variety but they cost triple that, I'm not 100% sure on what or how they differ and that doesn't help.

[@cafericer2835]

I was going to suggest Rick's also as thats who Im using for my Virago XV920 build but this price is much much better and will be using it on the CX500 build. Thanks for sharing that link.

[@cafericer2835]

LInk to their product page. Their prices are outstanding. www.sparckmoto.com/Products