need help_airbox

[Anonymous]

I am having a problem getting the air box back into the right position, it was not properly attached when I got the bike, I have the battery out and everything out of the way but it seems like it is about an inch too short, even with a bit of force it does not seem to want to go into place, I've used WD-40 to ease it into place but no go....any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Barbara 86 GS 550

[Anonymous]

airbox

Im having the same problem w/ my 550, I have not been able to get this airbox hooked up and the carbs together. I have left it off for now. It looks like a time consuming job ahead. wiggle, pry, wiggle pry, wiggle, shove!

[focus frenzy]

unfortunately the 550 can be one of the hardest to get the air cleaner back on.
you have to just take a deep breath and be patient with it.

[AOD]

deep breath my ass...i got SO *@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$ed when i tried to remove that airbox. i got it out and it went SAILING across the parking lot in a fit of anger.

i switched the bike to pods. $40 of well spent money on my sanity.

~Adam

[Hoomgar]

I had to take the carbs out to get the box to fit in on my older bike. This bike already had individual K&N's and is going to stay that way.

I'll bet you have to remove the carbs to get it to fit in there.