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Remove Airbox hoses 1980 GS1000

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My airbox hoses are a bit stiff. I wanted to take them off to soak in brake fluid to see if they will soften up. But, how do they come off the box? there's a steel band in there.:confused: New ones are 60BUCKs. :eek:
 
You have to dislodge the steel bands to release the boots from the airbox. The FUN part is when you try to put them back in. :D

Not sure where you are shopping that you are getting them for $60, but you are getting raped. :eek: (depending on whether you have a chain-driven E or a shaft-driven G)
The E model boots retail for $11.81 each, but are sold for $8.72 at G&S Suzuki.
The G model boots are a bit more expensive at $17.87 retail, sold for $13.19, but still less than $60.
Yep, just over half the price you were quoted. :D

Even at $60, though, the difference is worth it, and you will appreciate it the first time you slide the carbs into those new boots. :-\\\

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hard boots

hard boots

I have not found a homemade replacement here on the GSsite. The 60 bucks was either Z1enterprizes or bikebandit. I have the chain drive I think its a Emodel at least the engine and frame. Thanks for the help.Mike
 
mike10 said:
I have not found a homemade replacement here on the GSsite. The 60 bucks was either Z1enterprizes or bikebandit. I have the chain drive I think its a Emodel at least the engine and frame. Thanks for the help.Mike
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Just put the order into G&SSuz,44$ and change, subtract 10$ for shipping, Thanks Again.
 
Airbox hoses and steel bands

Airbox hoses and steel bands

I have been playing with a Airhose from the airbox and the steel band. Trying to figure out how to get the steel band back in the rubber hose. The steel bands must have to go in first, then the hose into the airbox. I can't see any way to fight the bands in, after the hoses are back in the Airbox. Lucky I have one to experiment with before the new ones get here. The steel band has a tiny lip on one edge that sinks into the rubber and then it will not move. Any Ideas will be welcome Thanks Mike
 
How I Did It

How I Did It

GS1000E Air Box hose removal/Installation

Take off the Air box.

Warming the Air Box Hose with a hot air blower will help get the steel rings out.

I worked 2 rings out with a small screw driver and a small Needle Nose Pliers.Must be real careful. You need the screw driver to get the needle nose pliers jaw under the steel ring.

The steel rings bend easy and have a tiny lip on the side facing the carbs.

If you are not going to use the steel rings again just yank them out.

If you want to re-use the rings and not the hose, take a razor knife, slip it between the hose lip and the Air Box. Cut around the rubber lip pull it off and the Steel ring will come out in good shape.

Installation.

I put the Air box hose in hot water for about 3 minutes right out of the kitchen sink.

I was able to put the steel ring in with my fingers most of the way, then I used the tip of the Needle Nose Pliers to push them in about 2 thirds or 1/8 inch from being seated in their spot.

You can't put in the hoses with the steel rings fully seated. The hose needs room so the lips can flex around the edge of the hole in the Air Box.

This left enough room for the Air Box hose to be installed into the Air Box.

Then with the tip of the Needle Nose Pliers, I pushed the steel rings on into their spot.

Finished, Lovely.
 
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