HELP!-Can't get airbox back on

[snakemeister]

 After taking the airbox off I can't get the air tubes to sit back down on the air intakes. It's like they're about 1/4 inch  too short. I can't find anything holding the box up or preventing it from seating correctly. The bolt at the back of the box will line up if you press down on the airbox.Has anyone had any experience with this?

[9Ball]

to answer your question...we all have.

It takes patience and pressure to get it right.  Some use 2x4 and straps, others use twine and a second pair of hands.  Some of us even do it by ourselves.

Keep trying and make sure the tubes are properly slipped over the carbs...they tend to hang up in the back.  A mirror sometimes helps make sure the tubes are properly seated.

[Daniel Meyer]

There's a big black rubber hose that connects to a nipple on the bottom of the airbox...you got it on?

[Patrick]

The fellas are right, it can be a royal PITA. It takes a lot of patience, and beer. Use a lot of well placed lighting and just keep after it. Those tubes like to hang up on the inside/backside of the carburetors. Just be careful, things bend easy. I just happen to not believe in using any aids like straps, etc., but, thats just my opinion.

[98pacecar]

Sounds a lot, like tryin ta get da rack of 6 carbs,,, back on a CBX..   

Real, P I T A...

I used ta use a LOT,,, of WD40...    Could, help you also.. 

Finally, used ta end up using a scissors jack against the frame rails, then a 2x4 between dat n' da carbs.

Spray rubbers liberally,, n' jack da bitches into the rubber collars...   

Old story...         Hope,,,  the WD helps ya succeed,,, though.....

Patience,, is a virtue I never,,, had....   

[Tundra]

From Shoptalk, hope it helps.
http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/AirBox%20VentHose/AirBox.htm

[John Schmidt]

I've tried them all and contrary to what friend Patrick says/does   I use the strap method. First keep in mind those rubber intakes are flexible for a reason, you're not going to hurt them by bending them in. I do that to get the box generally in place but usually need to press it down to attach the tubes to the top of the carbs. That's when I put the top on the box, place a 4-6" piece of 2x4 on top and run a ratcheting strap over the top of the wood. Hook each end to the engine guard and ratchet it down snug. Now you have everything in place and can place the tubes where needed since you have both hands free. It's quick, easy, takes less #@$^&*, etc.    I usually will have the box back in place in under five minutes, less time than it takes wrapping strings around the tubes.

[Bugslayer]

I picked up a little "dentist" mirror with a telescoping handle from Harbor Freight. I use it when I'm installing the air box. It helps to see the rubber boots that  get stuck on the lip of the carbs.  And for me, a helper is the best thing to hold down the air box.

[salty1]

Dag's video is helpful.

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[Bone]

Thanks Salty for posting the video and thank you Dag for making the video.

I've removed the air box twice the second time was much easier. The next time
I will try some of Dag's methods I'm sure they will help.

[signart]

The last couple times, I used the ziptie method and it worked great. Also, I attached the lid to the airbox before installation and that worked out for me.

[snakemeister]

 I got it back on today by putting  the box together, putting a 2x4 on top and pulling it down with a
  tie down. It was easy after that.

[John Schmidt]

Hey Patrick, did you see that?  nyaaa, nyaaa   

So, are you coming down for the winter? Give a holler if so.