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jblvalk
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« on: December 20, 2019, 05:46:04 AM » |
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So I have the small leakage from where the Intakes enter the head and need to replace the O-Rings, well at least one anyway. How much of a job is it to remove the intakes to do this? Is it as simple as just removing the screws on the bottom end of the carb and the top of the head? Any inside info to know?
Thanks much and Merry Christmas to all!
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wirral_biker
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« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2019, 05:54:14 AM » |
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Very easy. Remove the two 8mm chrome bolts at the base. Loosen the top clamp screw ( 8mm nut if it is on the more difficult side. Push up gently and the chrome intake pulls out. Very light smear of grease on the new ring to hold it in place in it's recess and simply reverse what you have just done  |
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da prez
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« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2019, 05:54:51 AM » |
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You could have done it faster than posting it. Remove the bolts and loosen the clamp. Lift ,twist and pull. Clean and a touch of adhesive (point of a discussion) and reinstall
Put in bolts first ,then tighten clamp.
da prez
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2019, 06:04:02 AM » |
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You don't have to do it the way I do, but I like this:
Take off the tank, and remove the several bolts that afix
the airbox to the frame. Then when you remove all the bolts
at the bottoms of the chrome intake runners, the whole
airbox/intake-runner assembly is loose. If you go to this
extra trouble it is easy to remove each runner, and also to
root around under the airbox with your hand
and feel/reach all the carb drain tubes and whatever
vacuum hoses you have. Changing out the leaky O-rings
and any degraded vacuum hoses you might have can
make your bike run noticeably better. Have an air filter
on hand if you haven't changed yours out lately, the manual
says every 10,000 miles...
If you just remove the bolts at the bottoms of the intake
runners and loosen the hose clamps at the tops of the
intake runners, you can get the job done OK, but there's
a whole lot more resistance as you remove and replace
each runner since the whole runner/airbox assembly will
be solidly bolted in place...
-Mike
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2019, 06:35:18 AM » |
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One O-ring is all that is indicated needing replacement, then only replace that one. It's unnecessary to replace any others.
Yep, no need to do anything but remove the two bolts holding the riser to the head and remove the clamp at the other end.
If conditions are cold a hair dryer would warm the rubber and make it easier to twist the riser out and remove it.
Use a dab of grease to insure the O-ring stays put and reverse the process to reinstall everything.
It's just that easy and quick.
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« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2019, 11:54:57 AM » |
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One O-ring is all that is indicated needing replacement, then only replace that one. It's unnecessary to replace any others.
Yep, no need to do anything but remove the two bolts holding the riser to the head and remove the clamp at the other end.
If conditions are cold a hair dryer would warm the rubber and make it easier to twist the riser out and remove it.
Use a dab of grease to insure the O-ring stays put and reverse the process to reinstall everything.
It's just that easy and quick.
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Most likely all the o-rings are the same age. Were it me, I’d replace them all. They will soon begin to all leak, I’m sure. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2019, 12:40:03 PM » |
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While the idea of removing the tank and the one or two bolts holding the air box to the frame would make intake removal very easy. All you have to do go have it almost as easy is remove all six intake bolts on one side. This allows enough movement of the carb bank to get the runners in and out without force.
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Willow
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Olathe, KS
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« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2019, 06:29:20 PM » |
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If only one is showing leakage it may not be a need to replace O-rings. Check whether the bolts at the base have loosened. Sometimes snugging those down stops the leaks.
If the bolts are tight then, yes, the O-rings need to be replaced. As easy as it is if I replace one I replace them all.
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sandy
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« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2019, 07:59:56 PM » |
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned to use Viton O rings. The originals are probably buna n which will leak again. Viton is a one time repair. The size is a 123.
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Calboy
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« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2019, 01:32:56 PM » |
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jblvalk
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« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2019, 02:37:08 PM » |
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Thanks much. My mistake was that I was removing the bottom clamp. Didn't know I had to remove the chrome rail as well, since the clamp you need to remove is underneath it. Problem with me is things need to be explained as if I am a 4yr old  All good and the gasket has since been replaced. It IS easy when you removed the right clamp!! LOL! |
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jblvalk
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« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2019, 02:38:32 PM » |
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned to use Viton O rings. The originals are probably buna n which will leak again. Viton is a one time repair. The size is a 123.
FYI the gasket set I got from Redeye was a Viton set. |
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