T500 intake manifolds - best source / options?

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T500 intake manifolds - best source / options?

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I have a 1972 T500 that I need to buy new intake manifolds for. For clarity that is the flanged rubber boot between the engine and the carb. Are there any suggestions for sources or aftermarket that would be recommended or just spend the $43 a piece from Suzuki?
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Re: T500 intake manifolds - best source / options?

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How does $22 for a pair sound?

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Re: T500 intake manifolds - best source / options?

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I had seen those. I am always leery of reproductions. At least these are from Japan. That said in digging through the feedback on the seller there were 3 different cases of inlet manifolds (yes for different bikes) but all said they were very poor quality. Based on that I am not currently considering them. Thanks for the suggestion though!!
'07 Suzuki SV650
'90 GSX-R1100 streetfighter
LS650 powered custom framed café
'72 T500 with a Lyster frame
'69 T500-parts/project?
'83 GR650-project

Past bikes
'06 Triumph Sprint ST
'86 GSX-R750
'74 GT250/T350 custom
'79 GS750
'74 TS250
'81 TS100
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