4/29/07 The saga continues! Almost 3 years to the day, I have removed the plastic intake from my bike for a thorough "look-see". Prior to this removal, the intake was removed about once per year for inspection and to seal up any leaks which may have occurred. I was afraid that the PVC pipe would become brittle over time, but it has held up extremely well. The nylon "plates" connecting the PVC tubes to the aluminum intake housing has split in a couple of places and I have found a few intake leaks with this last removal. I purchased some gas tank sealant which seems to be some sort of epoxy-in-a-stick and will use that to fill any gaps (Cost about 3 bux). It dries in 2 hours and cures in 12, so in a day or so I will place a fresh coat of RTV blue sealant over the repaired areas and see how it holds up.

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