Farkin' carbies (Kwakka GT750)

OK, time to tap the collective wisdom of you all. I've got to bite the
bullet and do some serious carbie maintenance - it'll probably involve
taking the carbs out several times, farkin' with 'em, then putting them back
in for a test.

Problem is, I've taken the carbs out of this bike once before, and proceeded
to spend for-fucking-ever (along with about $100 in the swear jar) putting
them back in. So, I'm hoping someone out there has some hints on making
carbie reinsertion (removal isn't too bad) a little easier. And I'm talking
about inserting them on the bike, you dirty buggers <g>.

The arrangement, if you don't know the GT in particular, is 4 pots hanging
between the inlets and airbox. Fairly common on old bikes like this.
Nothing new and sexy like you get nowadays (more's the fscking pity).

Any style tips from the pros? Or even aus.moto regulars. <g>

- Matt
GT750 and Proud!

 

My old GS1000 doesn't like having the carbies put back on again either. These
days I spray some teflon spray onto the inlet boots, sit on the bike, and push
evenly from as far back on the seat seems to give the best leverage. It's no
trouble any more. 'Cept that my carbies are nicely sorted now and so I don't
need to be taking them off any more to jet them etc. Just as I learn the trick I
don't need it.

Kim

 

So, I'm hoping someone out there has some hints on making

I know the problem Matt I have an old Z750 , if the rubber boots
are hard then you are in for a shit of a job , I just used
dishwashing detergent or a rubber grease to help get the buggers
back on with a little help from a small screwdriver.
Unless you want to go for individual pods then rejet to suit its
a struggle, so get out the Band-Aids.
A good source of info for these old dinosaurs is
http://kzrider.com/ mainly yanks that love to call their bikes
KZ's but all in all not a bad site there are a few Aussies
including myself and Murphau who is a great help.

Dave P

 

You'll have to split the cases...


Postman Pat (Helpful ex-GT550 owner)

 

If you are going to be doing it a few times, new boots (if still
available) make the job a sh*t load easier.

Enjoy.

palmtree