1150 airbox mod

[earlfor]

On my 1150, there is no free space. With the airbox bolts/screws removed, the airbox wedged rearward and carbs shoved forward as much as possible, I have about 1/4" total gain in spacing. The carbs insert into the boots 3/4", so with everything apread apart as much as there is, I still lack 1/2" of space being able to get the carbs clear of the induction tubes.
The only way to get the carbs out is to compress all four boots accordian style. Installing them is even worse because I have no access at all to the 2 and 3 boots once the carb rack is in place. It took me 3 hours once to just tighten the two screws on the 2 and 3 hose clamps. As I already said, I can adjust the valves in less time than I can e clamps. :-)

Earl

Earl, as much as I admire your analness with setting up a bike ( in this regard I will follow you ), I cant understand your problems with removing carbs.
I just unscrew the bolts holding an airbox, make connection between both parts of box loose, pull an airbox back as much as possilble ( after unscrewing boots between carbs and a box ) and have enough space to yank carbs from the side of the bike.
I dont have to much problem with putting them back either.
I have to admitt, I bought a set of new boots ( between carbs and a head) four years ago.

Adam M.

[Anonymous]

This is exactly my point, maybe your boots hardened with age ?
One more thing I forgot, I unscrew battery box as well to move it back, and let my airbox move more.
Perhaps this would help you too.

Adam M.

[earlfor]

Unfortunately, there is now a fiberglass shelf on the rear side of the battery box that houses an electronic ignition system. :-) Somehow, having to remove the ignition system to remove the carbs puts a big grin on my face. :-) I'm sure the boots have hardened too.

Earl

This is exactly my point, maybe your boots hardened with age ?
One more thing I forgot, I unscrew battery box as well to move it back, and let my airbox move more.
Perhaps this would help you too.

Adam M.

[Anonymous]

Aha.
This answers my question.

Adam M.