Help installing carburetors on the manifolds Royal star 1300 2001

[LeesBike]

Does anyone have tips and tricks to drop the 4 carb assembly down on the rubber manifolds. I don't like forcing them. The engine is v'd around the crankshaft, and the carbs are in a V setup along the length of the bike, so the manifolds are too close together if you just try dropping them down. Tips and trick. Already tried warming the manifolds with a heat gun..

[luvmy40]

There is no "trick" or technique that I have heard of for this PITA process. What works for me is to lube the rubber adapters with a tiny bit of silicone lubricant and get the carb bank started as best you can. Then use a good, solid wood hammer handle or length of 2x2 to pry against the frame top member to force the carbs down into the boots. 

[LeesBike]

The trick I found (elsewhere) is to get the right side into the boots, and then push over to the right, to get the left side in.