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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: warlock214 on June 07, 2011, 06:53:56 PM

Title: Unable to get K&N filter on Carbs
Post by: warlock214 on June 07, 2011, 06:53:56 PM
Just got my new set of carbs and I'm unable to re-install the filter. Got one side connected, but unable to line up and put on the other side! Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Unable to get K&N filter on Carbs
Post by: Big Rich on June 07, 2011, 07:10:57 PM
I am probably wrong, but do the new carbs have the same spacing between the intakes as the old ones?

Could try dipping JUST the sleeves/boots of the filter in some boiling water. Should soften up the rubber enough to get them installed.
Title: Re: Unable to get K&N filter on Carbs
Post by: warlock214 on June 07, 2011, 09:41:37 PM
Thank you Big Rich! It worked! Don't know what happen to the filter. This forum is the best!
Title: Re: Unable to get K&N filter on Carbs
Post by: Garrett on June 08, 2011, 08:29:16 AM
Getting the carbs on the manifolds and the filter on the carbs is such a pain in the duck
Title: Re: Unable to get K&N filter on Carbs
Post by: ben2go on June 08, 2011, 11:15:00 AM
I have no issues.I don't understand why so many others do.On other bikes I have had issues.I usually lay the air filter/housing in the sun while I work or use a hair dryer to soften the boots.A little WD-40 or swipe of motor oil will help them slide on easier.
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