air box

[sky]

How do you connect the rubber tubes to the top of the carborator to the rubber hoses coming from the air box.  When I get them  on then tighten them down . When I go to the other side to put them on the ones I just put on comes off.  Any suggestions on this problem. The rubber tubes from the air box to the top of the carborator how can I get them on so they will stay.  I really could use some advise.

[Michvalk]

You are dealing with the biggest pain in the butt on the bike. The only way I could get mine, was to keep constant pressure on the airbox, and fish all the tubes on. Many of the people here have used tydown straps to pull down while the fished the tubes on. If you search the tech board (search box at top of tech page) for airbox, you'll find lots of hints. But, the bottom line is, you won't get it going from side to side

[OKIERYDER]

Try typing in air box in search, have seen the thread before shows how to do. Might be in shop talk.

[Chrisj CMA]

Dag has a website....he shows how to use a couple three zip ties around all six tubes to keep them at the right diameter......then use a tie down strap to hold the airbox down.........sounds easy.  LOL

[BF]

From Dag's site....

http://www.valkyrienorway.com/airboxinstall.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=R3RgzDeriQ4

[JaysGone]

Ive found since having to remove and reinstall the air box maybe a dozen times over the past year Ive owned the bike.
To hog tie the tubes and use a tie down strap to put downward pressure on the box itself has been the easiest way to do a PIA install.
The engineer who designed this thing has to be a close relative of the Marquis de Sade.
An evil bastard for sure.

[John Schmidt]

Reinstalling can be a bit harrowing. My method to hold it in place allows you to use both hands. Once I get the box down and in the general area I want it, install the lid and filter. Then place a short piece of 2x4 on the lid. Next, I hook a ratcheting tie-down to the engine guard on either side, drape it over the 2x4, and start ratcheting it down. This lets you check the back of those rubber tubes to be certain they're not culed under. You can place each tube over the carbs and attach the smaller tubes under the box. Now ratchet it down all the way, tighten the clamps and insert the bolt to the rear of the box. Release the tie-down and the box won't move.

[Blackduck]

I must be lucky, the only time mine does not sit in place is if one of the tubes is not over the carb spigot properly.
Have never needed to tie it down.
Cheers Steve

[Old Geezer Richard]

  Hey Sky , what I do is I have a small piece of ply board that fits right on top of the air box and I put my tool bag that weighs about 10 lbs. and the pressure keeps the air box from popping up on one side while I'm pushing down the other side .... it works for me , Thanks the Geezer 

[BamaDrifter64]

Reinstalling can be a bit harrowing. My method to hold it in place allows you to use both hands. Once I get the box down and in the general area I want it, install the lid and filter. Then place a short piece of 2x4 on the lid. Next, I hook a ratcheting tie-down to the engine guard on either side, drape it over the 2x4, and start ratcheting it down. This lets you check the back of those rubber tubes to be certain they're not culed under. You can place each tube over the carbs and attach the smaller tubes under the box. Now ratchet it down all the way, tighten the clamps and insert the bolt to the rear of the box. Release the tie-down and the box won't move.

+1

In the 4 Valks I've owned over the last 10 years, the above has been the easiest and best way to do it. I've probably taken out and reinstalled the inbox 50+ times and this method always works.

Dave