Carburetor Cap Puck loose

[GMX]

CL450 Keihin Carburetor Cap plastic puck appears tight at first glance, but
is slightly loose when I blow from the inside.
Is this a problem, if so, what is the fix?
Thanks

 

[ancientdad]

I'd expect it would allow a vacuum leak and if bad enough it would affect proper slide reaction and movement.

 

[GMX]

Back in the day, I think Randakk's sold some type of replacement plug to fix this on naked Goldwings.
Did a search but didn't find anything.
Anyone know if such a fix is still available?

 

[ancientdad]

Back in the day, I think Randaak's sold some type of replacement plug to fix this on naked Goldwings.
Did a search but didn't find anything.
Anyone know if such a fix is still available?

PM sent

 

[GMX]

Found an ebay listing for repair kits for the Goldwing, not sure if they are the same carb caps on the CL450, but most likely are...

GL1000 Carb Button Repair Kit - (Premium) For 1975-1979 GoldWing Carburetor Caps

https://www.ebay.com/itm/277807110995?fits=Submodel%3AGL1000%7CModel%3AGoldwing+1000%7CMake%3AHonda&_trkparms=itmf%3D1%26aid%3D1110006%26rkt%3D10%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26mech%3D1%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWebWithV11WebTrimmedV3VisualRankerWithKnnV3AndUltBRecallAndCassiniEmbRecall%26pmt%3D0%26amclksrc%3DITM%26sd%3D196196604183%26sid%3DAQALAAAAELXP7tK3TMULXgSbQb%2FRSqM%3D%26itm%3D277807110995%26noa%3D1%26brand%3DUnbranded%26asc%3D20220405142716%26ao%3D1%26rk%3D4%26pid%3D101506%26b%3D1%26mehot%3Dnone%26lsid%3D100%26meid%3De9d6ded333634e98ae46061b75894676%26pg%3D4481478&_trksid=p4481478.c101506.m1851

 

[GMX]

I contacted Randakk's and they no longer carry the carburetor buttons.

 

[ancientdad]

I contacted Randakk's and they no longer carry the carburetor buttons.

What about the info in my PM to you about it? did you check there?

 

[RobMan]

I am thinking a thin bead of clear epoxy around the edge of the puck and the cap would solve the problem. I had found one leaking by turning the cap upside down and poured a little alcohol on the bottom of the puck and saw it leaking around the other side. I had an extra cap that didn't leak so used it but I would have used epoxy if needed.

 

[EzPete]

The caps are the cleanest repair if you go repair > replacement.

Clear Epoxy also works, true hoodrat repair is just gasket sealant- they’ll all work.

 

[GMX]

What about the info in my PM to you about it? did you check there?

Yup, I sent a message, waiting on a reply.

 

[GMX]

I used clear nail polish to seal the button, it is not visible and it worked well. We'll see how long it holds up.
If it ever fails I would then use clear silicone or superglue.