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    Installing New Intake Boot Orings

    Okay, I finally got the intake boots off today and although the orings still look and feel fine I am replacing them. I tried to search for tips on installing the boots but I think I did it wrong so here's my question. Once I clean this up:



    and put the new oring in, do I spray the metal with anything or do I just screw it back to the engine block? If I should put on any sealer, what's the best recommendation?

    Thanks guys...hopefully I can turn this thing on again in a couple of days.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

    #2
    Just install the o-rings and re-install. No need to spray with anything.
    I didnt do it I swear !!

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    http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...Picture003.jpg 1982 GS850G

    http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/...n1/Picture.jpg 1980 GS1100L

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      #3
      Thank you. I'll get them back on Wednesday evening then since I'm taking the 12 yr old to a 3D archery shoot tomorrow night.
      Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

      1981 GS550T - My First
      1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
      2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

      Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
      Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
      and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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        #4
        I generally use 3 dabs of grease (or sealer) just enough to hold the O ring in the groove while you put the boot on

        Otherwise, nothing
        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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          #5
          Do you mean to protect the metal or hold the o-ring? I haven't had to use anything for the o-ring but I'd just use a little grease. I do protect the metal though, after I clean the corrosion off the backing plate I usually hit them with a little high temp engine paint to keep the corrosion down.

          /\/\ac

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            #6
            Just a few dabs of plain brown grease to keep the o-ring in the groove during installation.
            1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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              #7
              Hi,

              This is probably too late, but I've documented my experience on my little website.

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




              Thank you for your indulgence,

              BassCliff

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                #8
                Intake manifolds

                Last time I serviced the carbs on my GS I replaced the o-rings and after looking at the manifolds themselves I used a file to true the surface that mounts against the head, were obviously warped. Idles better now.
                1980 GS1000E

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by BassCliff View Post
                  Hi,

                  This is probably too late, but I've documented my experience on my little website.

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

                  Thank you for your indulgence,


                  BassCliff
                  Thanks Basscliff. The really sad part is I have your page bookmarked at home and at work and I glossed right over it. I'll throw them back on tomorrow night as long as the storms don't roll in too heavy and I can get my tires sorted out.
                  Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                  1981 GS550T - My First
                  1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                  2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                  Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                  Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                  and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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