Can't get the #$%@#%@#$% Carbs off!

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07 May 2009 08:34 #288726 by Trebek
Can't get the #$%@#%@#$% Carbs off! was created by Trebek
I am in the process of replacing my carbs on my kz650. I've unbolted everything that the manual says to, but the 30 year old rubber boots leading to the engine and airbox is as hard as a bowling ball.

Hopefully I don't have to break out the saw.:woohoo:

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07 May 2009 08:36 #288727 by PLUMMEN
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i bet z1 enterprises could sell ya some soft new ones B)
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07 May 2009 08:42 #288728 by Russ Jackson
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You might try a sharp wood chisel and kind of cut through them....Russ
1976 KZ 900 B1 29 smoothbores, Kerker, Lester Mags
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07 May 2009 08:43 #288729 by buckinrut25
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remove the 10mm bolts that hold air box to frame should give enough slack to remove carbs or if you have a heat gun you can soften the boots for a short time but its kinda of a pain

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07 May 2009 09:16 #288737 by The Gringo
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If they are that hard don't torture yourself, just cut them off with a hacksaw and order new ones from Z-1 Ent. When you have to put them back on you'll be glad you did.
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07 May 2009 09:20 #288740 by osride
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New ones may be the best way to go, but I've used a hair dryer and/or a bowl of hot water to soften the rubber boots up enough to make them flexible. Just be careful you aren't putting leaking fuel onto a red-hot hair dry (sorry for stating the obvious). :unsure:
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07 May 2009 09:50 #288742 by anarki650
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+1 on all the advice...

If they're that hard the odds of them leaking when you reinstall the carbs are very very very very good.
I'd take a heat gun to them to soften them up enough to spit the carbs out and then order a fresh set straight away to put on before you put the carbs back on.
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07 May 2009 09:59 #288745 by Trebek
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Excellent advice all. I'll order new ones and cut the old ones off with a hacksaw. I'm sure I'll have more questions, since I've never replaced a carb bank before.

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07 May 2009 19:51 - 07 May 2009 19:52 #288918 by Bluemeanie
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I messed with my old ones and actually melted one in the microwave trying to soften it up. New ones are like night and day. Install carbs and then feed boots thru air box onto carbs. I ordered fesh new shiny spring clamps for them too! :)
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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07 May 2009 20:43 #288947 by trianglelaguna
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igot new clamps too from z1e also...nice clean ,tighten great and look tits...way cheap money for how good they are too....
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11 May 2009 09:20 #290187 by Trebek
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Should I get the new airbox boots or the rubber that goes to the intake? I really can't afford both right now.

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11 May 2009 09:55 #290193 by Link14
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If you can only get one set, my vote would be the airbox hoses. You can install the carbs, then feed the hoses through the airbox and install them with the carbs on.

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