Re-fitting carbs on RVF
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Speedy
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Re-fitting carbs on RVF
What a carbing nightmare! 
My first attempt was a total failure and so, I'm in need of some wise words from you guys...
What's the secret?
Tried to stand on them, bash them with a bit of wood, lever them on... and nothing!!!
I've fitted and secured the new rubbers on the carbs, but would it be better to fit them to the inlets first, then "shoe" the carbs into the rubbers? Also, do you get the 2 front ones completely in first and tighten the clamps, then get the rear ones in???
Any and all advice is welcome!
My first attempt was a total failure and so, I'm in need of some wise words from you guys...
What's the secret?
Tried to stand on them, bash them with a bit of wood, lever them on... and nothing!!!
I've fitted and secured the new rubbers on the carbs, but would it be better to fit them to the inlets first, then "shoe" the carbs into the rubbers? Also, do you get the 2 front ones completely in first and tighten the clamps, then get the rear ones in???
Any and all advice is welcome!
Last edited by Speedy on Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:24 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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mo haggs
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Re: Re-fiiting carbs on RVF
i leave the rubbers on the inlets (with bottom clamps tightend)
then put the carbs on top of all rubbers
then press the front two into place (without the back two lifting off the rubbers)
then press the back two into place
finaly tighten all of the top clamps
then put the carbs on top of all rubbers
then press the front two into place (without the back two lifting off the rubbers)
then press the back two into place
finaly tighten all of the top clamps
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Re: Re-fiiting carbs on RVF
As above.
Bottom clamps tightened.
Front 2 in first. They go in easy enough.
Use a thin screw driver to pry open the rear rubbers whilst pushing down on them. EASY!
Putting them in boiling water for a while helps too. Softens them up nicely.
Good luck
Bottom clamps tightened.
Front 2 in first. They go in easy enough.
Use a thin screw driver to pry open the rear rubbers whilst pushing down on them. EASY!
Putting them in boiling water for a while helps too. Softens them up nicely.
Good luck
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Re: Re-fiiting carbs on RVF
Hadies wrote:As above.
Bottom clamps tightened.
Front 2 in first. They go in easy enough.
Use a thin screw driver to pry open the rear rubbers whilst pushing down on them. EASY!
Putting them in boiling water for a while helps too. Softens them up nicely.
Good luck
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Re: Re-fiiting carbs on RVF
Many thanks for the quick replies everyone!Nicely described and great tips too!
I had a feeling I'd read about putting the rubbers in hot water before...
Nice one! Will report back when I succeed.
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Re: Re-fiiting carbs on RVF
I found it near impossible to just push fit the carbs back in place on my NC30 I did the same as above making sure the front carbs where lined up then with a piece of wood and rubber mallet with a few strategic hits they would go back on problems..
Also make sure the carb rubber clamps are near the correct position for easy access before putting the carbs on as it can be fiddly trying to get them to move when the carbs are inplace...
Also make sure the carb rubber clamps are near the correct position for easy access before putting the carbs on as it can be fiddly trying to get them to move when the carbs are inplace...
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Re: Re-fiiting carbs on RVF
rickyb_dj wrote:Hadies wrote:As above.
Bottom clamps tightened.
Front 2 in first. They go in easy enough.
Use a thin screw driver to pry open the rear rubbers whilst pushing down on them. EASY!
Putting them in boiling water for a while helps too. Softens them up nicely.
Good luck
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Re: Re-fiiting carbs on RVF
Neosophist wrote:rickyb_dj wrote:Hadies wrote:As above.
Bottom clamps tightened.
Front 2 in first. They go in easy enough.
Use a thin screw driver to pry open the rear rubbers whilst pushing down on them. EASY!
Putting them in boiling water for a while helps too. Softens them up nicely.
Good luck
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Speedy
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Re: Re-fitting carbs on RVF
As promised, I'm happy to report that the carbs are back on!!!
Used pretty much all the tips (thanks all) and some "gentle" tapping in the right places with a hammer & metal bar on the rear bank and they went in good and proper!
Got a new battery installed and tried to get it started; considering the bike hadn't been fired up for a very long time,
15-20 presses of the starter button got it going once more! HOORAY! 
Adjusted the idle, closed the fully opened choke after a minute or two and left it to warm up for about 15 minutes! It'll now go back into hybernation; Spring is a long way away yet, but that'll bring some major changes...
Used pretty much all the tips (thanks all) and some "gentle" tapping in the right places with a hammer & metal bar on the rear bank and they went in good and proper!
Got a new battery installed and tried to get it started; considering the bike hadn't been fired up for a very long time,
15-20 presses of the starter button got it going once more! HOORAY! Adjusted the idle, closed the fully opened choke after a minute or two and left it to warm up for about 15 minutes! It'll now go back into hybernation; Spring is a long way away yet, but that'll bring some major changes...
When the mind is relaxed, the body will go faster!
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Re: Re-fitting carbs on RVF
I find fitting the carbs easy peasy. It's fitting the air box base plate/trumpet frame that is a git of a job 