GS1000 Airbox

[wdavie]

Hi Guys, I have a slide carb gs thou and recently as part of the build I had to put the airbox in. I already had the engine and carbs in the frame but try as I might I couldn't get the airbox in, eventually I had to undo all engine mounts, and chain and tip the engine forward, my mate who was helping swore blind, and a few other curses, that on his GS CV carb and Katana that he has removed and replaced the airbox without too much difficulty, is there a trick to doing this with the slide carbs? Don't want to have to repeat this any time I need airbox out. Cheers Wayne

[hampshirehog]

You put the airbox in before the carbs Wayne. First time you do it you'll curse but it's easy when you have had some practice. Avoiding the first time is why many people swap over to pods.

[Vmass]

When I installed my airbox for the 1st time, I put the airbox in 1st, followed the carburetors.

After reading several posts here regarding it's difficulty, I was pleasantly surprised that it was only a matter of minutes before they were in place and secure.

I had new boots all around, which I know helped.

So, airbox loosely in place followed by carb install would get my vote.

Hope this helps!

[hampshirehog]

So, airbox loosely in place followed by carb install would get my vote.

Forgot 'loosely' is the key word here. Don't bolt it in position until the carbs are in.

[wdavie]

I tried it with the carbs out and then couldn't get the carbs back in, now I have them in place they'll obviously never be removed again

[tom203]

I tried it with the carbs out and then couldn't get the carbs back in, now I have them in plave they'll obviously never be removed again

I love optimism!

[Big T]

I tried it with the carbs out and then couldn't get the carbs back in, now I have them in plave they'll obviously never be removed again

Your boots must be too hard

I remove or install in 15 minutes or less

[wdavie]

Tom yeah your right but optimism is what makes me start these builds in the first place I guess

T again your probably right when I do have to take the carbs out in the future I'll be replacing the rubbers

[hampshirehog]

If the boots are hard just use both legs to get those carbs back in...

[tom203]

If the boots are hard just use both legs to get those carbs back in...

Or use what we call "the jaws of life" on this side of pond.