Recommendations on Carb Slide Diaphragms?

[Brian_D]

Has anyone had troubles with the carb slide diaphragms available from partsnmore? or is there any reason I should be spending the additional $$ for original Mikuni diaphragms from cycle-re-cycle?

Obviously, I've just begun rebuilding the carbs and will be ordering parts from both companies including Mikuni Main Jets and a carb rebuild kit (containing only the float bowl gasket, and float valve assembly).

thx.

[tab1324]

are they bad?

The diaphragms can be repaired in most cases. Go to your local Auto store (Napa) and ask them for a product called "Plasti-dip". It can be brushed onto the diaphragms repairing any small holes. To inspect them, put a small flashlight up against one side of the diaphragm and look at the other side. If you see light, repair the hole.

the stuff is great - works well on carb boots too.

Tom B.

[Brian_D]

I've picked up a couple spray cans of Plasti-Dip already and have been contemplating this as a temporary fix, however, more than one of the rubbers have a weak spot that looks like somebody ran a small zipper across the diaphragm.
BTW, what should be used to clean the diaphragms and carb boots prior to treatment with Plasti-Dip?

[John]

I would use nothing stronger than dish washing liquid, and a cloth or sponge.