Re installing carbs

Okay I am new to motorcycle mechanicing, just wanted some suggestions for when I re installed my carbs the forst time on my 1980 KZ750 it was a pain..... Just wanted to know how some of you guys install them.... I faught with thos intake sleeves for a good while and finally i got them to go but didnt look that pretty any info would be wonderful there has to be an easier way??????? I went in through the air cleaner box and worked for about an hour to get thos things on the carbs and to pop into place on the box.....:S

I turn them in side out, so to speak.
Fold the end that goes on the carb back.
I also use a hook tool. Mechanics use this for taking
hoses off. It looks like a pick only bent at a right angle
at the end. Works slick most of the time.
After that it's a

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job!!!!!!!
Thats why most go to pod filters and rejet.

XENU

The older the airbox boots are the harder they become.
You can boil them in hot water to get them to soften up for a short time, but in the end it is best to buy new soft ones, and they can still be a little bit of a pain.
A shot of wd-40 usually helps them go on.
Be glad you only have 2 and not 4 like me!

Thanks guys figured they were just always a pain in the ass.... Oh and mariozappa I do have four!!!!!!

Fastkaw1 had the best solution. New boots.... fold them over on themselves and it gives you another inch of clearance. The carb rack slides right into place. Push the carbs into the engine and unfold the boots onto the carbs backs. No problem at all. Then spray the boots with silicone at least a couple times a year and the new boots will last nice and soft for years. I have had the boots on my KZ750 for about 6 years now and they are as soft as day 1.

Cool thanks man!!!! Ill try that.....

Learn something new every day. I never thought of folding the ducts back to install them. Thanks. I do use a hook tool though.....chris3