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    1979 GS 1000e air box/carb removal

    Can someone tell me an easy way to remove the carbs/ air box, all jammed in pretty tight. I have an air box off of a GS 1000L , which is a different style "easier to remove" , will it work in the E model.

    #2
    Whether it will fit will be determined by which "L" donated the box.

    There was a chain-driven 1000L and a shaft-driven 1000GL, but the side cover for the GL only showed "GS 1000L".

    If your box is from a 1979 "L", it will probably fit. Any other year, it won't, because the carbs changed for the 1980 model year.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Steve View Post
      Whether it will fit will be determined by which "L" donated the box.

      There was a chain-driven 1000L and a shaft-driven 1000GL, but the side cover for the GL only showed "GS 1000L".

      If your box is from a 1979 "L", it will probably fit. Any other year, it won't, because the carbs changed for the 1980 model year.

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      It was a chain drive L, so i guess i'm good to go . Thks for the quick reply. So the question of how to remove the old airbox is still a mistery, i've read that you must almost remove the engine to remove the carbs and airbox, is there some trick to removing these items ?

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        #4
        Sorry, from what I've found there isn't an reasonable way.
        1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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          #5
          Seems like I've heard (on some models), you can unbolt the battery box so it can slide rearward giving a little more room. Not sure if this applies to your model.
          1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
          1983 GS 1100 G
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          2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
          1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

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            #6
            On a chain drive gs1000, remove the rear section airbox with the filter in. That is above the battery. Loosen all clamps onto carbs and pull the front airbox/plenum part rearward off the carbs. Then remove throttle cable and choke cable / if fitted. Pull the carbs off inlet rubbers. The carbs squeeze out to right hand side, it is a tight fit !!. Then the airbox can be removed. Obviously if your rubber parts are hard things get difficult.
            My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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              #7
              I remove the 2 bolts holding the air box to the frame, after removing the filter box.
              Slide the air box back, then I pry the rubbers off the back of the carbs and lift the back of the carbs til they pop out of the inlets.
              Slide the rack out to the right.
              Pull the air box up and out, disconnecting the drain hose
              1978 GS 1000 (since new)
              1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
              1978 GS 1000 (parts)
              1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
              1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
              1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
              2007 DRz 400S
              1999 ATK 490ES
              1994 DR 350SES

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                #8
                Forgot about the 2 bolts on front airbox
                My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by uk gs nut View Post
                  Forgot about the 2 bolts on front airbox
                  Thinking boots are too stiff, seeing I've tried all your replies. This is why I wanted to know if the L air box would work, guess I'm cutting those boots off . Thks everyone for all the help.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by NewFyBy View Post
                    It was a chain drive L, so i guess i'm good to go .
                    Go back and re-read post #2.

                    You will be good to go ONLY if the donor was a 1979 1000L.

                    I don't know for sure if there was a 1000L in 1980 or not. If there was, the airbox is different.

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                    mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                    hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                    #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                    #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                    Family Portrait
                    Siblings and Spouses
                    Mom's first ride
                    Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                    (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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                      #11
                      Steve, the L in 1980 was the 1100 chain drive
                      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                      2007 DRz 400S
                      1999 ATK 490ES
                      1994 DR 350SES

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by NewFyBy View Post
                        Thinking boots are too stiff, seeing I've tried all your replies. This is why I wanted to know if the L air box would work, guess I'm cutting those boots off . Thks everyone for all the help.
                        I use a screwdriver to pry back the air box boots, a bit at a time
                        1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                        1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                        1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                        1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                        1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                        1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                        2007 DRz 400S
                        1999 ATK 490ES
                        1994 DR 350SES

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Big T View Post
                          I use a screwdriver to pry back the air box boots, a bit at a time
                          It is often possible to push the airbox boots inside the airbox. Once everything's off soften the rubbers and put them back in place.

                          I'm just replacing the carbs on a 1000S. everything is nice and soft and well lubed - but it's still a pain...
                          Memory kicked in and i held the airbox back with a big rubber band between the breather pipe on the box and the tank mount on the frame. Over the top crossmember.
                          i haven't had to do a stock bike for some years.....

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                            #14
                            What's used for softening the boot rubber ?

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by NewFyBy View Post
                              What's used for softening the boot rubber ?
                              There are many recipes for softening hardened rubber parts.
                              I've had good results using Xylene. A paint solvent/thinner.

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