what's the trick to the airbox re-install??

[mazza_gs1000]

'81 GS1000GL

Seriously, you'd think it'd be easy: unscrew clamp to open gaskets and slide on, but no.


What's the deal?

Thanks..

[SKD]

lmao, im in the process of putting mine back in and said the same thing.

[Octain]

Trash it and get some pods!
Just kidding..

[kochic]

Patience, swearing, more swearing.....
If the rubber boot are not soft its gonna be a good fight.
You can soften them in hot water just before putting then on the airbox.
Marc

[TheCafeKid]

Patience, swearing, more swearing.....
If the rubber boot are not soft its gonna be a good fight.
You can soften them in hot water just before putting then on the airbox.
Marc

Or a hairdryer...

BTW, if the boots are old enough, and hard in any way, a lot of times they shrink back toward the airbox, and then the center two wont mount up properly. Best to buy new ones..

[SKD]

Trash it and get some pods!
Just kidding..

LOL, IM LOOKING INTO THEM AS WE SPEAK....dam fricken plastic box, rrr....

[crazypaint]

lol been there. i sprayed wd-40 on my finger and spreaded it on the carbs and inside of boots. after taking the air box out 5 times i bought pod filters. o ya by the way X2 on the swearing. beer helps calm the nervs a little also

[Sparky]

Just get pods and send me your airbox, Ill see If I can figure it out.

[TheCafeKid]

LOL, IM LOOKING INTO THEM AS WE SPEAK....dam fricken plastic box, rrr....

Better look into a Dynojet kit along with it or you'll have worse problems than a plastic box...

[Buffalo Bill]

Airbox experience…no that's not a band.

Yes the first couple a times it is a learning experience. But some of the tips so far work.
#1. heat up the boots with a hairdryer, and grease them.
#2 No short cuts, get stuff out of the way, you'll have to learn what stuff.
#3 There is a trick about how to push the carbs in, but after about 10-20 tries you'll be know how to do that very well.
Welcome Bro.

[mazza_gs1000]

thanks for all of the replies, gentlemen.

I will try the heating up method.

Plus the upper mounting brackets seem to get in the way as well.

What are pods?

[SKD]

Better look into a Dynojet kit along with it or you'll have worse problems than a plastic box...

was reading up on that, may have to try a little harder gettin that dang airbox in, seems like alot of trouble with those pods. i do have a heat gun waiting in the wings....lol

[dcil]

you know,Suzuki builds the best and the fastest bikes, hands down. So why couldn't the come up with a better air box? I've found it easier to put the air box in then the carbs. still a pita tho.

[bwringer]

Shaftie airboxes are DEAD EASY to remove and replace.

IF you install new boots.

Order up some new airbox/carb boots. You'll be amazed at how shrunken and hard to old ones are. You'll wonder why you didn't do this first.

[BassCliff]

Shaftie airboxes are DEAD EASY to remove and replace.

IF you install new boots.

Order up some new airbox/carb boots. You'll be amazed at how shrunken and hard to old ones are. You'll wonder why you didn't do this first.

Word!

I recently refurbished my air intake system. My carbs practically jumped into the new intake boots. My airbox was so compliant I didn't have to utter a single profanity. Really! Yes, they are a little pricey to buy all at once but you will not have to do it again for another 25 years or so. I think it's well worth it.

Reference:

Air Intake Repair:Airbox removal, intake boots and O-ring replacement

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff