Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 10, 2020 I noticed my 300ex carb wasn’t sitting correct in the 300fwd intake boot. I left it alone last week end. Went to adjust/straighten it up & tighten the clamp back down. Boot broke in half. I am going to try a local used part dealer to see if they have one, but if not can anyone help me out? I’ll pay for expedited shipping too. I “assume” a 300ex boot will bolt up the the head, but have never tried. Thanks in advance! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Wheeler said: I noticed my 300ex carb wasn’t sitting correct in the 300fwd intake boot. I left it alone last week end. Went to adjust/straighten it up & tighten the clamp back down. Boot broke in half. I am going to try a local used part dealer to see if they have one, but if not can anyone help me out? I’ll pay for expedited shipping too. I “assume” a 300ex boot will bolt up the the head, but have never tried. Thanks in advance! Just checked our new friend on eBay @1080PowersportsPartsLLC and he has your part. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Honda-Sportrax-300-Trx300ex-2x4-Air-Intake-Boot-16211-hc0-003/184364518181?hash=item2aecfb4b25:g:puEAAOSw-uRfDjIp Buy it now! Message him on here and just pay the 10 bucks. Save him the eBay hassle Edit: Forgot he will have to ship to Canada so 20 bucks lol Edited September 10, 2020 by oh400ex Add info 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) I'm would to suggest you pick up some Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen Oil) for the part prior to putting it in and you got a brand new one! Edit: You can get something like this if you can't find the pure product somewhere else. https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-408A-125ML-Rubber-Liquid/dp/B008O9X3KS Edited September 10, 2020 by oh400ex Add Amazon info and link 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 10, 2020 i thought about him... did you happen to see a 300fwd intake boot ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 10, 2020 1 minute ago, _Wilson_™ said: i thought about him... did you happen to see a 300fwd intake boot ? Don't think he has one and I don't know if the 300ex boot actually works on that head but there is one available. Different part numbers so there is some change. At the price he is asking I would take the chance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 10, 2020 it's sure not a bad price ... another person to check would be manny ... he has an ebay store ... but... i haven't seen in some time..... i used to have the link for it .. i still might some place ... but you could always PM him... see if he's still around . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 10, 2020 https://www.ebay.com/itm/88-00-HONDA-FOURTRAX-300-2WD-4WD-INTAKE-BOOT-/111632129492 This is reasonable and could be fully restored with a bit of TLC You have options. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 10, 2020 Thx guys. I’m on my way to local place now. U have to bring ur part, & they see if they ya e one in box that matches.. talk about unorganized & frustrating. If they don’t have one, I talked to a local guy from FB 300 & he has one I can use until I get one. So not stuck for the week end anyway which is nice of him. I’ll google to see if a 300ex fits mine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) Got lucky guys. They had 1 in the box. HC4 off a 93. Wow is mine ever stretched from the 300ex carb. I have to definitely find out if a 300ex boot will bolt on. Cost me $26. Edited September 10, 2020 by Wheeler 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 10, 2020 Sorry to bother all you guys... but thanks for all the links ect. I'm still trying to confirm if a 300ex boot fits.. I threw a post on the FB page to see if anyone knows or is using one.. The one I bought is harder then I dunno what.. I'm going to boil it to soften it up.. It's gonna hate it's new life all stretched out! lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 10, 2020 You might have a store near you with a commercial rubber softener. It will be super brittle after boiling and may just crack without a treatment. See if you can find some Methyl Salicylate from a local supplier. It is so easy and you will be amazed at the rubber condition afterward. Treat the part with silicone lubricant if you have nothing else after boiling. Just put it in a bag and spray a bunch on it and let it sit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, oh400ex said: You might have a store near you with a commercial rubber softener. It will be super brittle after boiling and may just crack without a treatment. See if you can find some Methyl Salicylate from a local supplier. It is so easy and you will be amazed at the rubber condition afterward. Treat the part with silicone lubricant if you have nothing else after boiling. Just put it in a bag and spray a bunch on it and let it sit. I haven't boiled it yet.. just sitting in garage on computer with tunes cranked... I have silicone lube in cuboard.. Will local part stores have Methyl Salicylate?? Never heard of it before.. The one that broke was never boiled... I just "manipulated" it.. but the new to me one is HARD.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, Wheeler said: I haven't boiled it yet.. just sitting in garage on computer with tunes cranked... I have silicone lube in cuboard.. Will local part stores have Methyl Salicylate?? Never heard of it before.. The one that broke was never boiled... I just "manipulated" it.. but the new to me one is HARD.. Methyl Salicylate outside of chemical supply is called oil of wintergreen. It is in all kinds of products and is the active ingredient in most rubber restoration products. Just boil and treat with the silicone really well you should be fine. The other one is coming and you can treat it right later lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 10, 2020 just to get this one on, I ran under hot water, then used a heat gun "gently" to make it flexible enough to get carb into it.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 797 Posted September 10, 2020 Hi: You can get Winter Green in drug store ask for it at the Pharmacy 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Melatv said: Hi: You can get Winter Green in drug store ask for it at the Pharmacy Really? That seems odd. Why the pharmacy? I thought it was like a chemical or something.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, Melatv said: Hi: You can get Winter Green in drug store ask for it at the Pharmacy Definitely not available at my local pharmacy but you can get it where hippies buy their essential oils lol 7 minutes ago, Wheeler said: Really? That seems odd. Why the pharmacy? I thought it was like a chemical or something.. You drink dihydrogen monoxide everyday and would die without it. Arguably the most powerful solvent on the planet... Everything is a chemical lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 2,530 Posted September 10, 2020 1 minute ago, oh400ex said: You drink dihydrogen monoxide everyday Everything is a chemical lol BEER?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 797 Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) Hi: Use rubbing alcohol & winter green to soften rubber -- machinist at the Pulp Mill told me about it -- cover it if alcohol & winter green for about 5 days -- had the ratio mix but can't find it. Here is a picture of the bottle I got at the Pharmacy The Machinist even use to free up rusted bolts Edited September 10, 2020 by Melatv 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,148 Posted September 10, 2020 Pretty interesting , never heard of the winter green stuff before today , need to remember that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,148 Posted September 10, 2020 Just now, Melatv said: Hi: Use rubbing alcohol & winter green to soften rubber -- machinist at the Pulp Mill told me about it -- cover it if alcohol & winter green for about 5 days -- had the ratio mix but can't find it. Here is a picture of the bottle I got at the Pharmacy Mel , 5days ? He wants to ride this weekend , LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,603 Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Wheeler said: BEER?? i don't think that will work in this situation .... lol! Edited September 10, 2020 by _Wilson_™ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 629 Posted September 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, Melatv said: Hi: Use rubbing alcohol & winter green to soften rubber -- machinist at the Pulp Mill told me about it -- cover it if alcohol & winter green for about 5 days -- had the ratio mix but can't find it. Here is a picture of the bottle I got at the Pharmacy The Machinist even use to free up rusted bolts That is awesome that you can get it there! Good that it says POISON on the front because it is. The method you describe honestly is inferior to just using water and wintergreen oil. Just a splash of MS and enough water to cover the part is all you need. You need to slightly boil the solution and mix it around for 5-10 minutes. Let it cool, wipe it down and treat it with silicone spray lube. Done deal. You also would see better results this way than waiting days. (in my experience anyway) It can be taken too far easily. The rubber will be softened beyond normal use but a heat gun will harden it back up if needed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,145 Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) On 9/10/2020 at 7:08 PM, Wheeler said: BEER?? H2O is my guess. i tried gas once to soften rubber for my shifter, for the 46 Ford Tractor. the rubber got harder than a 8-ball. 🙂 Edited September 15, 2020 by LedFTed 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites