RVF Float Chamber Gaskets/O Rings

[AvesRVF]

Hi Folks
just had a bit of a shock , Did a parts enquiry with Dave Silvers for the above mentioned gaskets/ O rings. Here's the reply:
The gaskets/o rings are only sold as part of the carb gasket sets, to order from Honda @ £16.25 per carb.
If you wish to order please quote estimate number 109040.
Prices exclude VAT @ 15% (if applicable) and postage
Thats £74.75 +P&P.............
VFRs are £5 for set of 4 + P&P
I know that carb diaphrams etc are in the kits but all I need are the float chamber gaskets.
Does anyone know where I can get just the aforementioned items? hopefully cheaper

[viper_biker]

Regrettably you have to buy the kit. I asked Rick about this a long time ago and the answer was the same, buy the kit of a new set of carbs.

[micpec]

old topic, but freshly alive again.

today I had some flooding issues with spare NC35 carbs I have, it will need new float chamber / bowl gaskets. Are there any replacements on the market compared to the Honda genuine parts that shoot a small hole in my pocket?

I am not too fond of putting sort of silicone stuff on them to fix it for a while not knowing what it will do in later stage of use, it is either pattern ones of last option the genuine honda gaskets if 1st option is a no go.

I will send mail to RO too.

Thanks,
Jason

[Le_Blur]

Unfortunately not. I just forked out over £80 for a full set. Rick O says it's the only way.

[micpec]

I received reply from Rick O. Looks like I need to order in from Honda. Patterns are in progress but not very soon.

[thunderace]

You can quite safely use Hylomar Blue on float bowls. I've done it for customers in the past who could not afford OE prices and never had an issue.

[arsey30]

I am not too fond of putting sort of silicone stuff on them to fix it for a while not knowing what it will do in later stage of use,
Thanks,
Jason

Silicone sealant turns to jelly in great quantities when in contact with petrol, 3 Bond is the best sealant to use, but new seals even better.

[Variablevalves suck]

The post states gaskets/o'rings if there are o'rings in the carbs i can get most sizes in Viton so could easily supply these.
Its the same with the GSXR the bowl gaskets are only available OE and being made of Viton cost a small fortune.

[micpec]

I am not too fond of putting sort of silicone stuff on them to fix it for a while not knowing what it will do in later stage of use,
Thanks,
Jason

Silicone sealant turns to jelly in great quantities when in contact with petrol, 3 Bond is the best sealant to use, but new seals even better.

Thanks. I opt for new seal chamber gaskets (just ordered a set with RO). Not too fond of sealant (not any silicone as I mentioned wrong earlier this evening).