Rebuilding GS 700 carbs need help please

[dueller]

I have them all dipped and ready to go back together as soon as I get my cycle oring order!! First ride of the season I am hoping once get back together. Question I have is proper way to reinstall the slides and am wondering if there is a trick to getting the diaphragm to stay in place while putting the top cap back on?? Thanks!

[dueller]

Meant the CV boot.

[SqDancerLynn1]

They can be tricky ! I have use scotch tape. It allows you to get the cover on and then pull the tape out

[Billy Ricks]

Just get them in place the best you can then wiggle the carb tops a little to get the diaphragm to seat into place.

[chuckycheese]

Wiggle

Just get them in place the best you can then wiggle the carb tops a little to get the diaphragm to seat into place.

I figured that little trick out, too. Sometimes it works really well.

Also, if you put it in place and hold it in the goove with your 3 inside fingers on both hands and your thumbs on the bottom for 30 seconds, or so, sometimes it will 'stay put' long enough for you to get the lid on.

I just put 4 of 'em on about an hour ago!

[Nessism]

Form the diaphragm like an umbrella then drop the slide in while sticking a finger in though the inlet carb side to hold the slide from dropping down too far. Holding up the slide will keep the bead in the groove.

[Suzuki_Don]

Use a little grease (rubber grease of course) in the groove and it holds the diaphragm in place long enough to get the carby top on.

[chef1366]

Use a little grease (rubber grease of course) in the groove and it holds the diaphragm in place long enough to get the carby top on.

I use Vaseline and a Q-tip.