Hey Norcalbarney, thanks, but I just drained the floatbowls using the drain screws...didnt take them off....thanks for your input, one and all. Looks like I need to get the bank off.
(The other forum is locking up my computer for some reason....)
You wouldnt happen to have a link to the process of removing and replaceing the bank, would you? The weather in Spokane is suppose to be aweful next week so it is a good time to do the job. I Work slow and methodically (It takes me 3 hours to set the valves) but I am retired so I have a bit of time if the weather is bad. I just need a list of 10 easy steps and some hints like we all have for , say , setting the valves. I will get the manual out Sunday and read up. I love taking this bike to the Reno Nat'l Air Races every Sept. and touring Montana and Wyoming in August so I have a bit of time till then.
I appreciate your help.
Chris down but not out.
Here are your steps (as I remember them anyway)
1. Remove seat.
2. Remove tank.
3. Remove screw on each side holding the airbox in. This will let you later scoot the airbox back that little 1/2". Believe me, it will make a difference.
4. Loosen clamps holding carb bank to intake manifold.
5. Roll back springs holding carb bank to airbox.
This is where there are two schools of thought. Only do one of these (I suggest 6b.):
6a. Remove cables from throttle side and enricher cable from left side.
6b. Leave the cables on the bars.
7. Pull the bank free of the intake and airbox boots. This step takes a little manuevering and tugging. Don't force it, but don't take it to dinner either. Pull towards the left side of the bike
8. Remove the push/pull cables and the enricher cable from the bank.
9. TA DA!!
Install is the reverse. Silicon spray helps get the carbs back into the boots. Also, if your airbox boots are hard, buy another set from Murph.