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1983 gs550e

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Anyone got and exploded view of the carbs they could post? I want to go through them but I have never seen these two barrel carbs before. they are mikuni
 
Ok is there a magical method to reinstalling the carb group? I didn't unbolt the air box to remove them . The boots were pliable enough but I can see the reinstall is going to be tight.
 
You'll have to unbolt the airbox and rear fender then move both back as far as possible.


Also, please put your bike info in your signature block so we don't have to wonder what bike you are referring to.
 
Sorry to sound stupid but how do I add my bike to my signature block?
 
Ok hopefully I have the signature thing figured out , Thanks. In regards to moving the airbox, Isnt the battery box going to be in the way as well?
 
just unbolt the airbox and push it back, should be enough room to wiggle the carbs back on
 
Isnt the battery box going to be in the way as well?
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Yes it is. Move it out but don't worry about the rear fender, its far enough back.
When putting the carbs back in, go from the right hand side and attach throttle and choke cables first. Use some silicone lube or WD40 in the throats of the rubber boots to help slide in the carbs and if the boots are a bit hard heat them up with an electric paint stripper gun to make them pliable.

I find it easiest to introduce the carbs at a 45 degree angle and pull up as I push forward. sometimes it helps to use a piece of wood as a lever on the airboxside of the carb. another method that works well is to use a ratchet strap around the carb and the head to pull them in.

Good luck with it.
 
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