I found that if you take out the airbox mounting bolts and shift it back as far as it will go, tilt it up slightly there is just enough room to clear the boots

 

So, finally got the carburetor bank mounted again. It wasn't so difficult as I
had expected. Sat on the bike so not to push it of the centerstand but really it went
in quite smoothly after I lubricated the boots. Couldn't push it further in than what the picture shows so think it's alright.

 

Looks good - about the same gap as removal - only cleaner

Ya going to sync them now right ?

 

Thanks, yeah didn't have any dirt to compare with now

Yes, but I think I ought to check the valve clearances first, just to be sure it
wont interfere, getting some new sparks and air filter too

And again thanks to all for help with advice and everything, this is in fact my first repair job ever on a bike and I have to say it has been really fun!

 

Im proud for ya!

 

The more you learn the better (and cheaper) it is !
Nothing like fixing your own bike - then you know it's done right, and you don't have to worry about whether the mechanic had "issues" and didn't concentrate.

 

I'm a bit proud myself too but I wouldn't have made it without this forum so for that I'm thankful.

@Shadow
That's what I'm talking about I did in fact speak with a mechanic first and was planning to leave it at the shop but it would have been very expensive! Besides, as he said, if he was going to dismantle everything in order to get down to the carburetor he wouldn't change only one needle but ALL four. Although I said I only had problems with carb 1&2. (I understand the idea behind that, but I don't have any claims policy to take in consideration against any clients)

Now, it turned out that the needle was okay(hopefully) but who knows how high the bill would have ended..

Anyway, have to say that being able to fix it yourself and get to know your bike beats everything