inlet

[Mark Rivera <marr@xxxxxxxx>]

Was wondering if anyone could take a look at this photo and give me a 
general impression. (Feb'97 R1100R)

The rubber inlet hose is dry and cracking on the rim (on both sides of 
the bike, evenly), and the head-side edge is starting to weep. The photo 
shows a fair amount of buildup that has been from around 1500mi or so. 
When I hit 100mph or so, the black-plastic throttle shield gets some 
vapor on it.

http://newmercenaries.com/moto/inlet.jpg

Is this normal wear for these 8-year old parts, or indicative of 
problems? (Bike is garaged.)

I have the two replacement parts (one for each side), if I were to 
replace them myself:

1. Depressurize the fuel system
2. Remove the longer hard-plastic hose behind the throttle body
3. Replace the inlets
4. Reassemble

Does that sound right or is there anything else? Also, would I need new 
hose clamps or will the current ones work fine?

Thanks,
Mark

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