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I found this once in the archieves but wondered if anyone has another suggestion. 1980 GS750ET. Got four new boots to fit into the airbox. Also, got the four metal bands that are supposed to incert after they are installed, to expand the boots. They are easy to install in the boots if they aren't in the box. In the box, I tried o-ring lube, armor all, and have something the same size to drive them in, but no go. Even tried pushing the boots out with an exaust pipe expander. There is a grove in the boot and a ridge for the bands to fit securely. Hate to leave them out, looks like a lot of us do. Thanks for any suggestions.
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You could try freezing the bands for 15-20 mins, and heating up the rubber with a hair dryer! -
Thanks, will try that. Saw the hair dryer thing in the archieves, but will also try shrinking the band.Comment
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The bands on mine were not "full" bands but had a split. So I just squeezed them so that one side bypassed the other and forced them into the boots from the carb side of the boot.
Now that I have you as confused as me.......Comment
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Mine weren't split. Thought about cutting one in but was worried about distorting the air flow so close to the carbs. Tried heating - freezing thing but the air box pushed in and the boots pushed through into the air box. They are left out for this round.Comment
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steel bands
gary is right,the bands should be split and after you have inserted them,with a little playing around the click back into shape. Dave.Comment
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