How do I Install the Carburetors on my 1982 GS1100E

[Guest]

I rebuilt the carbs from my 82 GS1100E and now I need to install them. I just spent an hour chasing them around the garage and I couldn't get it close.

Yes, the boots are fairly hard so I heated them some with a heat gun but they still didn't relent even with a lot of silicone lube on the lips.

I remember when I had the carbs off a few years ago, I found either a guide here or a youtube video that explained how to orient them so they'll go on. I remember that it was a big help. Now I can't find anything. (There's a video on a different generation GS but the method it recommends doesn't seem to apply on my bike.)

Any advice?

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[gsrick]

I rebuilt the carbs from my 82 GS1100E and now I need to install them. I just spent an hour chasing them around the garage and I couldn't get it close.

Yes, the boots are fairly hard so I heated them some with a heat gun but they still didn't relent even with a lot of silicone lube on the lips.

I remember when I had the carbs off a few years ago, I found either a guide here or a youtube video that explained how to orient them so they'll go on. I remember that it was a big help. Now I can't find anything. (There's a video on a different generation GS but the method it recommends doesn't seem to apply on my bike.)
Any advice?

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I use a ratchet strap with the hooks in the opening of #1-4 with the strap around the frame, to hold them in the boots and get them aligned. Tighten the strap a little to get them started. Knock in one side, with a heavy rubber mallet, tighten the strap a little more then knock in the other side to send them home. Make sure to connect the throttle cables first.

[oldsport]

"Make sure to connect the throttle cables first." Thanks for that. Wild. OK I'll get out my straps. I seem to remember that I used a mallet last time. Thanks.

[mrbill5491]

If that boots are that hard, probably need some new rubbers. The old ones are probably not sealing that well anyways.

[Redman]

I recall struggling and struggling with that on the 850G I had.
I tried haveing a length of a 1x2 across the back face of the carbs to give me some handles so could get more force on them. But also found the force isnt what is so critical, but watching to see (with good lighting) each one to see if any one was not lined up, or if one was catching and curling over any little bit ......

then next time I replaced the boots with new ones -- OH Man! what a difference, was about no problem at all.

I think, but dont really know, but I think the old ones are not only hard but maybe they shrink some too.

And: Another reminder to connect the throttle cable while can maneuver the carbs around.

[Steve]

Yet another vote for new boots.

Two each of part number 13111-49200 at $13.79 and two each of part number 13121-49200 at $13.79.
That is a sub-total of $55.16. Add in flat-rate shipping of $9.99, your total is $65.15 from Parts Outlaw.

Allow the usual two weeks for delivery.

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[oldsport]

Thanks I think I'll go for new boots.

[Redman]

Thanks I think I'll go for new boots.

O-Rings too.
And bolt kit.
Both from Cycle ORings

[Steve]

O-Rings too.
And bolt kit.
Both from Cycle ORings

Not necessary, Dave.

His 1100 uses a rubber tube, not the same type of flange arrangement we have on our bikes.

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[P09luis]

I just replaced my cam chain tensioner, I removed and reinstalled the carbs eith no problems on new boots. If your intake boots are really that hard then is time to replace. It shouldn't be that hard to put back

[gsrick]

Thanks I think I'll go for new boots.

You can also just do what I described and be riding while you wait for those new boots to show up. Your riding days are growing short.

[2BRacing]

[QUOTE=gsrick;2503308]….tighten the strap a little to get them started. Knock in one side, with a heavy rubber mallet, tighten the strap a little more then knock in the other side to send them home. /QUOTE]

[Uncamitzi]

New boots .. and I pretty much do it this way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4qZIq0-cWg

[gsrick]

[QUOTE=2BRacing;2503439]

….tighten the strap a little to get them started. Knock in one side, with a heavy rubber mallet, tighten the strap a little more then knock in the other side to send them home. /QUOTE]

Works every time.

[Boriqua]

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.