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    #16
    I use hemostats to put the cables in.
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      #17
      I found a comfortable position to hold the throttle open with my left hand while getting the damn cable on. The best tool for me was a longer screwdriver and it was easy once I decided to be patient. I had it in position so many times but it was tough to keep it there. Walked away from it a few times. This was way less frustrating than getting the carbs back in.
      Erik

      1982 GS550M

      Dyna S, Dyna greens, coil relay mod w/LED, Sonic Springs (.90)

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        #18
        Holding the throttle linkage up with my left hand, I found it fairly easy to maneuver the ball of the cable into the slot with my right by holding the wire itself and setting the ball in place. Then I just push it in with my hand and let go of the linkage.

        But yea, it's much easier when the carbs are off.
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          #19
          Originally posted by BigD_83 View Post
          I'm sure there must be SOMETHING else you can do with them while you have the carbs off
          Sure, intake boots but then I'd have to wait a week to have them delivered!

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            #20
            Originally posted by Missile99 View Post
            I found a comfortable position to hold the throttle open with my left hand while getting the damn cable on. The best tool for me was a longer screwdriver and it was easy once I decided to be patient. I had it in position so many times but it was tough to keep it there. Walked away from it a few times. This was way less frustrating than getting the carbs back in.
            Hah, yeah I'm currently weighing those options... which is less frustrating...

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              #21
              Good luck. Let us know what path you chose.
              Erik

              1982 GS550M

              Dyna S, Dyna greens, coil relay mod w/LED, Sonic Springs (.90)

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                #22
                It can be done. It takes two people. It's a pain...but I've done it before.

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                  #23
                  Ran into the exact same problem recently. It was just easier, to pull the carbs back and attach it. Not fun, but I didn't see any workable way to do it without risking damage to the cable without pulling the carbs back from the intake boots. Sorry. I know it sucks.

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by MAJikMARCer View Post
                    Ran into the exact same problem recently. It was just easier, to pull the carbs back and attach it. Not fun, but I didn't see any workable way to do it without risking damage to the cable without pulling the carbs back from the intake boots. Sorry. I know it sucks.
                    Yup I feel like this is the best way. Seems I'm not alone in this, maybe we should start a GS650 carburetor support club?

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by MAJikMARCer View Post
                      Ran into the exact same problem recently. It was just easier, to pull the carbs back and attach it. Not fun, but I didn't see any workable way to do it without risking damage to the cable without pulling the carbs back from the intake boots. Sorry. I know it sucks.
                      Originally posted by exzachtly1 View Post
                      Yup I feel like this is the best way. Seems I'm not alone in this, maybe we should start a GS650 carburetor support club?


                      Both routes will send your emotions through the roof, but the frustration from trying to squeeze the carbs in can just about make a grown man cry.
                      Erik

                      1982 GS550M

                      Dyna S, Dyna greens, coil relay mod w/LED, Sonic Springs (.90)

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by exzachtly1 View Post
                        maybe we should start a GS650 carburetor support club?
                        I love my 650, but it certainly has it's quirks.

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                          #27
                          The deed has been done. I just loosened the clamps on the intake boots and the main clamp that connects the air box to the filter housing, slid everything back and that gave just enough room to get in there and connect things. I feel like I've done this so many times now.

                          Oh and I'll be doing it again in like a week when the new intake boots I ordered arrive

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