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01 Apr 2008 18:59 - 01 Apr 2008 19:01 #203616
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77 KZ650B1
80 440 LTD Sold
78 GL1000 Naked Wing Sold
80 CM400E Sold
Brainerd, MN
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Anyone know the trick for putting the carbs back on to the stock airbox?
Spent 1/2 hour earlier trying, but can't get them to sqeeze in past the top of the rubbers on the engine side (PITA) :S
The airbox boots are new.
Spent 1/2 hour earlier trying, but can't get them to sqeeze in past the top of the rubbers on the engine side (PITA) :S
The airbox boots are new.
77 KZ650B1
80 440 LTD Sold
78 GL1000 Naked Wing Sold
80 CM400E Sold
Brainerd, MN
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01 Apr 2008 19:48 #203631
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1977 KZ1000 A-1
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A few small(er) flat screwdrivers...some WD40...and a heatgun to soften the rubber.(don't ignite the WD40,or melt the rubber boots though,lol).
A couple of very small pry-bars,or something with a soft,gentle hook will help also.Don't use anything sharp.
Honestly though...it's been a lot of years since I had to deal with an airbox,but I DO remember those items making it easier.
Having another set of hands will for sure make it easier too.One person on each side of the bike.
A couple of very small pry-bars,or something with a soft,gentle hook will help also.Don't use anything sharp.
Honestly though...it's been a lot of years since I had to deal with an airbox,but I DO remember those items making it easier.
Having another set of hands will for sure make it easier too.One person on each side of the bike.
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01 Apr 2008 19:50 #203632
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1977 KZ1000 A-1
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Start with mounting them to the engine first.(almost forgot)
The rubber is thinner on the airbox,and easier to manipulate.
The rubber is thinner on the airbox,and easier to manipulate.
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01 Apr 2008 20:38 #203637
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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I mount the carbs to the carb holders first, clamp in place. Then I feed each boot from inside the airbox (mine are new so I can fold them easily) onto each carb. I also do this out in the driveway in the warm sun which makes things easier too. Even with new warm boots it's still a PITA!
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03 Apr 2008 15:19 #204045
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77 KZ650B1
80 440 LTD Sold
78 GL1000 Naked Wing Sold
80 CM400E Sold
Brainerd, MN
Replied by rdgrnr on topic Looking for Carb mount help
Sandy, I tried your suggestion one more time and gave up.
I wanted to throw the carbs down the freakin' driveway:laugh:
So, this morning after setting up a halogen worklight next to the bike for warmth (was still 39 degrees F) and tried Bluemeanie's idea and it worked perfectly. Was still a PITA, but much less cussing:laugh:
The boots are brand new, which I'm sure made it much easier.
Thanks guys
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I wanted to throw the carbs down the freakin' driveway:laugh:
So, this morning after setting up a halogen worklight next to the bike for warmth (was still 39 degrees F) and tried Bluemeanie's idea and it worked perfectly. Was still a PITA, but much less cussing:laugh:
The boots are brand new, which I'm sure made it much easier.
Thanks guys
I have a thread on my progress in projects.
77 KZ650B1
80 440 LTD Sold
78 GL1000 Naked Wing Sold
80 CM400E Sold
Brainerd, MN
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03 Apr 2008 15:21 #204047
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1977 KZ650-B1
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yeah biggest PITA ever
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03 Apr 2008 16:11 #204050
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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After you've done them a few times it gets much easier (because you remember to have a good belt of Scotch before you start). Ed
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03 Apr 2008 16:51 #204058
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77 KZ650B1
80 440 LTD Sold
78 GL1000 Naked Wing Sold
80 CM400E Sold
Brainerd, MN
Replied by rdgrnr on topic Looking for Carb mount help
...or Windsor
4 or 5 of those, then who cares, it'll wait til tomorrow:P
4 or 5 of those, then who cares, it'll wait til tomorrow:P
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80 440 LTD Sold
78 GL1000 Naked Wing Sold
80 CM400E Sold
Brainerd, MN
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03 Apr 2008 17:14 #204069
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ha ha...glad you got it figured out bud.
( I sure love my K+N's )
( I sure love my K+N's )
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03 Apr 2008 19:21 #204106
by reborn650
-1977 Kz650 Custom bought new by brother. Now with 810 kit, GPz750 cams, intake valves, Mikuni 29 smoothbores, velocity stacks, Dyna Igntion, MAC pipe and other goodies.
-1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi Red/Tan
-Toyota FJ Cruiser - 6 speed tank
-2010 Mazda CX-7 Turbo (my bride's)
-1998 Jeep TJ Wrangler 4.0...
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I prefer using a hair dryer to heat up rubber to make it more malleable. If have found that a heat gun it too hot and can easily burn rubber if left in one spot too long. Additionally, the blower moves the hot air all around instead of focussing the heat in one area.
Just my 2 cents worth discovered through trial and error:)
Cheers-Colin Firth-Ontario Canada
Just my 2 cents worth discovered through trial and error:)
Cheers-Colin Firth-Ontario Canada
-1977 Kz650 Custom bought new by brother. Now with 810 kit, GPz750 cams, intake valves, Mikuni 29 smoothbores, velocity stacks, Dyna Igntion, MAC pipe and other goodies.
-1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi Red/Tan
-Toyota FJ Cruiser - 6 speed tank
-2010 Mazda CX-7 Turbo (my bride's)
-1998 Jeep TJ Wrangler 4.0...
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