Wondering if there is a easier way to get carbsout

[axelhavoc]

Ive got a 86 454 ltd. Everyonce in a while i like to take them off and clean them out. I was wondering if there was a easier way to take them off. I also have a prob when i am puttting them back on. The boot gets stuck. Help would be apppreciated

[Blaine]

I assume you are talking about the airbox boots.If you fold them inward toward the airbox it will give you a little more room to get the carbs back on.SeaFoam added to your fuel once a month or so will keep carbs in tip top shape so you will have no need to remove them.A inline fuel filter will help keep things clean also.

[axelhavoc]

Thanks I will try that when I have room in the garage to do it.

[andy63]

I did find a way of getting them out and back in quick using a piece 1/8" Thick x 1.5" Wide x 10" long mild steel as a guide... bit like shoe horning on a tight pair of shoes. Before you start make sure all components are removed or loosened to enable carb removal.

1). Spray the mild steel (m/s) plate with silicon grease or WD 40.

2). Slide the m/s plate between the carb inlets and the air filter boots.

3). Use the wifes hair dryer to heat up the rubber carb inlet manifolds - softens um up.

4). Manouver the carbs off the inlet manifold boots.

5). Get someone to pull backward on the m/s plate to deform the air filter boots.

6). Wiggle the carbs to the left side of the bike and slightly downward.

7). Should be out in a jiffy.

8) Repeat for installation, don't forget the wife's hair-dryer (or heat shrink gun - get grease on the hair dryer brown stuff will hit the fan) when trying to install the carbs on to the inlet manifolds..

I would show you but cant upload an image to this website.

Andy.

[bmwpowere36m3]

If the airbox boots are still pliable, they just push into the airbox (pretty much flush with the front surface. I was lucky and after a few attempts the boots stuck inside the airbox long enough to put the carbs in place.

Otherwise, run a piece of duct tape over them to hold them back.