I followed my manuals instructions (clymer). Took off gas tank and airbox and removed choke cable.

Next it says to loosen the clamps at the intake manifold and once loosened the carbs should slide off. Mine won't budge.

Did I miss something, or is this normal? Is it a sign of bad things to come?

If they are just stuck, where/how should I get them off? I'm entirely new to bikes and wrenching in general, and don't want to damage anything.


Thanks!!!

 

They are always just a stone-cold pain to get off, if they have been on for a while.

Be SURE the hose-clamps are loose, then reach in there and try to rock them firmly,
up and down. Wear gloves. When they finally break loose, it's easy to squash fingers,
rip knucles, etc. I also read of folks using a wooden stick to lever them off. Don't use
anything metal, though. You could break something, aluminum is soft compared to
steel. They will come off, the rubber is just really stiff and stictioned to the header.

This is just one of those instances, where 'gentle force' is required.

When you do finally get them off, soak the boots throughly with Armour-All.
That helps soften and return them to a flexible condition.

Good luck, Ern

 

Be careful and dont tip the bike over pulling on the carbs. I had mine on jack stands under the solid mounted rearsets and almost tipped it over. Pushing down and then pulling up on the carbs helped. They are kind of seated in there. Mine didnt just slide in and out, they kind of pop in there when they are fully seated.

 

i just used a screw driver for the first time pulling em off, that or a pry bar

 

I also used a small pry-bar. There is a small lip on both sides of the carb and use the frame as the leverage point and a little finesse, you just popped them out.

 

Thanks for the replies!!

I horsed on it a little more and they wouldn't budge. pulled out the pry bar and some cardboard padding and was able to pop them out.

Thanks again!!