Anyone have a technique

[Valkorado]

or method of putting new vac cap plugs on easily?  I purchased a set of BonS' Super Duper ones.  Last time I did it on the Tourer it was kinda a PIA, and took longer than it should have.  I know it's not a heavy job, but getting in behind those runners and squeezing the little clamp while sliding the cap over in one fell swoop is tricky and makes me cuss.   

[BonS]

Well, my technique is to use 45 degree long needle nose pliers and grip on the clamp itself while twisting and pulling. After the clamp just begins to get on the nipple I then grip just behind the clamp while pulling with a bit of a twist. I never attempt to directly spread the clamp instead I just let the intake nipple do it.

Well, sometimes it's twisting, pulling and cussing!

[Roidfingers]

I just pull my intakes when I do a sinc. ofcourse easy t hook up then. Like to they they right. Then just switch

[John Schmidt]

I've had my bike for about 14 yrs. now and after desmog I never used clamps, just a snug fitting cap and never have had a problem. When I remove/replace them for syncing or ?? I just use some 45 deg. really long needle nose. Removing the runners is a lot of unneeded extra work and you run the risk of breaking a good seal unless you replace the o-rings each time.

[DK]

Well, my technique is to use 45 degree long needle nose pliers and grip on the clamp itself while twisting and pulling. After the clamp just begins to get on the nipple I then grip just behind the clamp while pulling with a bit of a twist. I never attempt to directly spread the clamp instead I just let the intake nipple do it.

Well, sometimes it's twisting, pulling and cussing!

I also slick up the plug with the spit de jour. Makes it easier to slip over the nipple.

[Valkorado]

Looks like I'll be investing in some 45* long needle nose pliers.  And spitting!   

[The emperor has no clothes]

Looks like I'll be investing in some 45* long needle nose pliers.  And spitting!   

After seeing Bon do a couple carb synch's in Spearfish I knew I wanted one. Got mine at harbor freight for under $10. (Haven't used the pornstar spitting on the nipple technique yet though) 

[John Schmidt]

Looks like I'll be investing in some 45* long needle nose pliers.  And spitting!   

After seeing Bon do a couple carb synch's in Spearfish I knew I wanted one. Got mine at harbor freight for under $10. (Haven't used the pornstar spitting on the nipple technique yet though) 

Now y'all can understand why some members frequent the Tech board more than the main board. That's 'cuz it do get funky at times.    Frankly, I'm not that accurate with my expectoration so I just give it a shot of plain rubbing alcohol from a spritzer bottle I keep in the shop. Makes it slippery as snot on a doorknob.

[mike72903]

"Swirl.  I'm comfortable with the swirl.  i feel it makes a great capper"