Just getting started on what I need to do to get my daughter's '89 VTR250 running after sitting for 10+ years. What's the best process to remove the carbs? I'm concerned that the rubber boots are dry and I hate to bend them if there is a better way to remove the carbs. Once I have the carbs off, the rest should be easy.
You'll probably find the bond between the carb throat and the rubber is tenacious, so... A little spritz (no need to drench it) of something like silicone spray http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/WD-40-Specialist-Silicone-Spray-300G/347360 or my favourite Inox MX3 http://www.inoxmx.com/inox/mx-3-lubricant/ - this stuff in invaluable for stuck bolts, surface rust removal & protection, cleaning etc I always use it in preference to WD-40 and let it soak for a little while, then perhaps a small screwdriver just under the edge will get things moving If you don't harass the boots too much you may prevent any serious cracking
New boots are cheap from ebay if you need them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carburetor-...50-Magna250-/142196377401?hash=item211b908739
I would just replace the rubber parts. It'll either be a nightmare to get back on or will have some sort of issue eventually. The parts aren't expensive. I have heard of just coating the rubber parts in a spray on epoxy though.
And use a bit of this when u put them back on .... makes it alot easier if they have to come off and on again ... and again ... and again
