vacuum problem on my vf500f

i have cracked boots where my carbs and engine connect, i can clearly hear the vacuum leak, i cant find new carb boots anywhere, does anybody know where i can get some?

 

These are still available from Honda. Your local dealer should be able to order them. If you prefer to shop online - Service Honda or David Silver Spares are two good resources. Remember to specify your model year as the '84/'85 carburetors have a larger bore than the '86.

 

i ordered 4 from www.cheapcycleparts.com for 7.60 each.

part 16211-mj8-000

they show the part on backorder, and from what i understand, most places online get these parts from the same places, so you might be waiting a few days.

i was fortunate to get them within a week.

 

with all do respect,

i called my local honda dealer and inquired about these boots. not in stock. 11.10 each plus 9.1% tax.

the math there is pretty self explanatory, not to mention, the cost of gas sense then place is 35 miles one way for me.

i paid a total of 40.55 for the four that i ordered and that included shipping and no tax.

and seriously, do you honestly think these people are going to support the customer anymore than they have too?

 

When I ordered my boots from Honda they weren't in stock either. They ordered them for me.....took 12 hours to get them in.

 

thanks for the info, much appreciated. i did call my local honda shop and they ordered some for me, i think it was like 7 sumthin a peice. i hope it fixes my problem though.

much appriciated