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When replacing the huge, ugly air box on a 1998 RSTD, what is the mm of the carbs? I measured and get 44 inside, 48 outside. I'm assuming they are measured from the outside so to accept the new pods. Anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance.

When replacing the huge, ugly air box on a 1998 RSTD, what is the mm of the carb? I measured and get 44 inside, 48 outside. I'm assuming they are measured from the outside so to accept the new pods. Anyone know for sure? Thanks in advance.

So I'm still in need of help to get the carbs off my 1998 RSTD. I've got the tank and seat off, the air box removed (man that things a pain in the A$$! Now I have a stripped screw on the left front boot, the others are all loose. Any ideas on how to get it off would be helpful, but I think I've tried everything, so likely going to purchase a stripped screw removal kit, recommendations? Once I get it loose, what needs to be disconnected or removed to get the carbs out? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated, but please, don't tell me to take it to a dealer. I can't afford their rates and I really want to do this myself to avoid going nuts for the next several months! I hate winter!

So I'm still in need of help to get the carbs off my 1998 RSTD. I've got the tank and seat off, the air box removed (man that things a pain in the A$$! Now I have a stripped screw on the left front boot, the others are all loose. Any ideas on how to get it off would be helpful, but I think I've tried everything, so likely going to purchase a stripped screw removal kit, recommendations? Once I get it loose, what needs to be disconnected or removed to get the carbs out? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated, but please, don't tell me to take it to a dealer. I can't afford their rates and I really want to do this myself to avoid going nuts for the next several months! I hate winter!

Much thanks! That was kinda what I figured based on a video, but it didn't really explainit the way you just did! Again much thanks.

Surely a member must know how to remove the carbs on a 98 RSTD! Much thanks

Thanks for the reply. I did the spray test to check for the vaccum leaks and every one responded as indicated, increased rpm. The bike sat for 8 years and I had to replace the tires, so it stood to reason that much, if not all rubber components had deteriorated. As for replacing the big ugly, cumbersome air box, I know I'll have to rejet the carbs. Still need to know how to get them off.

I'm back! So, I need to replace the carb boots. They all have cracks, causing decel backfiring after the bike sat for 8 years. Seats off, tanks off, air box is out...now how the heck do I get the carbs out? I found 1 video on line, but it wasn't very helpful. I also want to replace the ungodly air box and just put nice little air cleaners on the carbs, is that possible? Thanks and for those of us in the colder climes, we will get through PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) LOL

I'm back! So, I need to replace the carb boots. They all have cracks, causing decel backfiring after the bike sat for 8 years. Seats off, tanks off, air box is out...now how the heck do I get the carbs out? I found 1 video on line, but it wasn't very helpful. I also want to replace the ungodly air box and just put nice little air cleaners on the carbs, is that possible? Thanks and for those of us in the colder climes, we will get through PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) LOL

Can anyone direct me to a tutorial on how to remove the carbs from a 98 RSTD? much thanks in advance.

I can't tell, but they look okay. I used carb cleaner to test and all responded with increased RPM.

Has anyone tried a spray sealer for stopping air intake leaks on a v4? If so, which one do you use? I suspect I'm going to have tear the carbs down over winter and likely replace the rubber at that time, but would really like to get the rest of this season in. Thoughts? Ideas? Much thanks

OK, so a couple of people said I should be running 87. So could the higher octane fuel I've been using be the cause of by decel backfiring?

So I like to run 94 in my bike, but here in the Cariboo the only company that carries the grade is Chevron and their stations are few and far between. So, I when I have to, use 91. Good? Bad? Indifferent?

If you mean on the unkown thingy, nope. It's solid, no holes, ports, nada, butkus, diddly, zero, nothing. It just is. LOL