How do I Install the Carburetors on my 1982 GS1100E

[gsrick]

Another vote for new Boots. Since changing my boots I can pull the carbs out and put them in without issue by hand. When installing I put them in at an angle say at the #1 carb and then lever them onto the others.

I removed and installed them twice a week or so ago to do some tidying up and it was painless. And they got my bike tuned when I thought I was going to lose hair in the effort. Well worth the price.

Of course new boots are needed, but if you don't have the cash or don't want to wait for them to arrive, a ratchet strap and a mallet is the go to method.

I have some customers that are cheap and in a hurry, so you do what you have to do.