Hondoid CG Motor Intake Fix

2LZ · 03-24-2016, 11:05 PM

Common knowledge, Chinese rubber that comes on some of these bikes is marginal, at best....and I'm being nice. It's also known that the rubber embedded intakes on these will fail from time and heat. They start to micro crack in a bunch of places and then all it takes is a little wiggling and it will start to suck air through it...as is what happened to my X-Moto's 163FML. FYI-when this happens, the "quick fix" while you're waiting for your part is slather it with silicone, as in the pics.

I hit the web and lo and behold, found a permanent fix. An all aluminum intake manifold. I got it in about a week from China from Amazon and after a good carb disassembling and cleaning, it fit like a glove. It comes with an o-ring that seats against the head so make sure and use some white grease on it, as also the o-ring on the carb. Also, bolt the intake to the carb first, then fit it in if you have a tight frame. There is no more wiggle in the intake to wedge the carb onto the intake.

For all the new folks with Hawks and Storms, this would be a good upgrade to do when you're upgrading the stock carb and breather, all at the same time and save yourself the repair later, if you have the same setup.

Here's the link. Can't beat the price and shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Intak...ntake+manifold

SeerAtlas · 03-24-2016, 11:23 PM

good find!!! bought mine

SpudRider · 03-25-2016, 01:15 AM

Thanks for posting the great tip, 2LZ.

chuck · 03-25-2016, 03:32 AM

Mine had a pin sized hole in it I just put some super glue in it.

Mudflap · 03-25-2016, 06:43 AM

I'll be interested to hear if heat transfer, vibration, and vapor lock become a problem.

2LZ · 03-25-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

I'll be interested to hear if heat transfer, vibration, and vapor lock become a problem.

I'll let you know. It's aluminum so I'm sure it dissipates heat rapidly. The only thing I was thinking that may be an issue is if you have a solid mounted air box and need a little wiggle at the carb...but motor is sold mounted to the frame. I have an Uni filter that just hangs off the rear so the carb isn't sandwiched between two solid mounted objects and the carb is actually supported better now than it was hanging off a hunk of rubber.

I was really amazed at how well the piece fit.

Ron B · 03-25-2016, 10:36 AM

and I bet it was chest level on a new lift when you installed it....(jealous)

2LZ · 03-25-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron B

and I bet it was chest level on a new lift when you installed it....(jealous)

Well hell yah!! ;-)

SpudRider · 03-25-2016, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron B

and I bet it was chest level on a new lift when you installed it....(jealous)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Well hell yah!! ;-)

03-24-2016, 11:05 PM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,075	Hondoid CG Motor Intake Fix Common knowledge, Chinese rubber that comes on some of these bikes is marginal, at best....and I'm being nice. It's also known that the rubber embedded intakes on these will fail from time and heat. They start to micro crack in a bunch of places and then all it takes is a little wiggling and it will start to suck air through it...as is what happened to my X-Moto's 163FML. FYI-when this happens, the "quick fix" while you're waiting for your part is slather it with silicone, as in the pics. I hit the web and lo and behold, found a permanent fix. An all aluminum intake manifold. I got it in about a week from China from Amazon and after a good carb disassembling and cleaning, it fit like a glove. It comes with an o-ring that seats against the head so make sure and use some white grease on it, as also the o-ring on the carb. Also, bolt the intake to the carb first, then fit it in if you have a tight frame. There is no more wiggle in the intake to wedge the carb onto the intake. For all the new folks with Hawks and Storms, this would be a good upgrade to do when you're upgrading the stock carb and breather, all at the same time and save yourself the repair later, if you have the same setup. Here's the link. Can't beat the price and shipping. http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Intak...ntake+manifold __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 12-31-2016 at 03:42 PM.
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SeerAtlas Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 770	good find!!! bought mine __________________ Seer's First LAW-"FLY THE PLANE!", fail that, and nothing else matters. 12th Law- Consider what marvels you might do if only you had tomorrow to live over again. Third Law-When someone tells you some thing "Can't Be Done", what they're really saying is They can't do it!!14th Law-Just because something "IS", doesn't necessarily mean it SHOULD be.. Eighth Law-The only true personal security is anonymity.Ninth Law-Humans tend to learn very little when speaking.10th Law-Some lives ARE worth taking
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03-25-2016, 01:15 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the great tip, 2LZ. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-25-2016, 03:32 AM	#4
chuck Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 436	Mine had a pin sized hole in it I just put some super glue in it.
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03-25-2016, 06:43 AM	#5
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,870	I'll be interested to hear if heat transfer, vibration, and vapor lock become a problem.
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03-25-2016, 10:36 AM	#7
Ron B Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tuscaloosa Al. Posts: 433	and I bet it was chest level on a new lift when you installed it....(jealous)
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