THE tool for installing carb boot

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04-27-2014 | 10:30 PM

Richard Avatar

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I tried removing the air filter to install the carb boot the other day. It couldn't have been easier! Just reach down in there and pop the shock side of the boot over the air box spigot.

Actually, it went so fast I can't remember now if I used a long T handle 8mm driver to reach in there or my hand.. I know I can get a couple fingers on it, but don't recall which I did exactly

The Kaw boot is so flexible it's effortless going at it this way.

- You need to have the backfire screen removed from your bike to be able to do that of course

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04-29-2014 | 02:49 AM

PalmStateCrawler

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Heat gun works best for me.

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04-29-2014 | 04:08 AM

2veedubs

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Originally Posted by DigiSnapMark

On my old Concours, I always used three different sized screwdrivers, often poking a hole in the last boot and having to start over. Twasn't the end of the world, because a new boot is soo much more flexible! Grunty noises and cussing were the only lubricants I used.

I haven't pulled the carb on the KLX... I can only imagine that a single boot would be a breeze!

You have not lived if you have not done a four cylinder with stiff old boots. NIGHTMARE...... The KLX is a walk in the park.

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11-30-2014 | 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arctra

Good idea for a tool!

I do the WD40 and a small screwdriver trick but you need to be really careful you don't damage the rubber and cause a tear.

Lately I've using WD40 on the inside of the air box end of the boot with no tool. The quickest way EVER for me!

I get the near side over the air box spigot, and shove the rest of it to the back side, and it just pops into place so nicely!

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12-01-2014 | 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 2veedubs

You have not lived if you have not done a four cylinder with stiff old boots. NIGHTMARE...... The KLX is a walk in the park.

+1 on that - removing/putting back the carbs on the 89 Concours I had was a nightmare. The KLX is soo much easier. A little wd40 does help make it even easier, though.