Carburetor removal help on my garage sale Venture 1300

[crandalls6]

Hello, I have an 89 1300 that has sat 8 years, need to pull the carbs and clean them. I loosened the clamps, but carbs won't come loose. my question is, are they just tight, or am I missing something. airbox is out, I removed everything to gain access to them

Thanks,

Thomas

[Venturous Randy]

These carbs can sometimes be pretty difficult to pop out of the boots. If my memory serves me, I just use a long screw driver and find something to pry on. They can also be difficult to put back in the boots.

RandyA

[MiCarl]

With old rubber and time they can really hold on. Be careful where/how hard you pry - you don't want to break a carburetor body.

 

On reinstall lubricate the boots with a bit of soapy water or silicone lube.

 

If the boots are really stiff, you might consider new ones.

[RedRider]

Mechanics pics. Use the one with the right angle tip to run around the inside of the boot. Then pry out with a screwdriver.

 

Use the right angle pic when putting them back on also. You have to make sure they don't fold down when putting the carbs back on.

 

Good luck.

 

RR

[Condor]

They all seem to be a little inherently stubborn. I use the handle of a wooden handled hammer to get in there and pry up a bit. Also take them out the left side, and you'll be able to take the throttle cables off after wards and it's out a lot easier...

[RandyR]

wd40

[crandalls6]

Thank you for all the input, I sprayed them down with WD40 used a dental pic worked it in, waited a couple days and they came out no problems. now time to clean.

Thanks again.

Thomas