[coreyjdl]

my carb joints, the rubber peices between my carbs and my cylinders are very cracked and i would like to replace them but, they are 22 bucks a pop, i have seen custom bikes w/ longer carb joints, solid joints etc. where can you get non oem carb joints? 81 yamaha xs400.

 

[FR]

You probably won't find them much cheaper aftermarket, and I'd doubt aftermarket would be the same quality as OEM. I'd just pony up the $44 bucks if it really needs 'em. You can try Sudco for some universal ones, but you'll need the measurements, which means taking them off, measuring, put 'em back on if you need to ride it, then order the parts and take it all apart again when the parts arrive.
If you do the OEM route you'll save a step (assuming they get the right ones the first time).


FR

 

[kawtoy]

$37 a pair here http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2635

 

[bj]

Z1 is a great source. I used them for a lot of the stuff to restore my '78 GS750 a couple of years ago. Jeff's a good guy too.