I know I'm late but if anyone watches this for reference, you push the air boots backwards into the airbox then pull the carbs out of the intake boots, you should be able to get just enough room to pull them back and out. Reinstalling is also a lot easier if you smear a little Vaseline on the carb body where it slides into the boots. It should help a bit to get them to pull over the carb so you can clamp them down.
just bought a 1982 xj750 seca. My carbs were good. previous owner was working on them but he coudlnt run without choke so i tried adjusting jets. i pulled off my exhaust system and it was rusty as hell. found some holes in it so i ordered a new one. about 500 bucks but the used ones people were selling were like 300 bucks for a junked up system. might as well buy it new. my engine sounds ok so hopefully when i put it back togther it will have no issues. well see!
he should have pushed the four rubber air intake tubes back into the plastic housing holes. It gives you a lot more room to get the carb out. As long as your rubber intake tubes have not hardened, it’s easy enough to pull them back into place. The extra room lets you rock the carb up and down as you pull it out. Makes it much easier.
That's what I do. I first soak them in WD-40, which makes them super slippery. You can then just squeeze them a bit, and they go right back into the airbox. That won't work if they are hardened from age.
If you have a Japanese bike you need to get a set of JIS cross head screwdrivers. A Phillips crosshead will cam out and strip the hell out of the screws. Save yourself a lot of heartache and aggravation and get the JIS screwdrivers.
Where can I order carburetors at. I have a 82 xj650 and whoever had it last took the carbs apart abs didn't put all the peices back in and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't run
eBay has a wealth of parts! Aftermarket, NOS, and used. I got everything there. You can find exploded OEM diagrams on most bike sites and google the part number
Oh my, I don't think I've ever seen someone first spray starting fluid all over thier fuse box, then dump gas all over it lol. I understand 'we all start somewhere', but then there's common sense.
Easy to take the carb off , but lots harder to get back on , Started working on mine April 1st , been sitting over 20 years . Holy crap , when i got to the last float it was stuck , and broke the bracket trying to remove the pin GRRRRRR Got to find a new carb .
@@kevinon4wheels Lol. Was just about to buy one of these puppies of fb for $150 (not running) but he sold it even though he said i could pick it up tomorrow 😭😭
Thanks for a great video Kevin, you will never know how much it has helped with my confidence to do the job. You sir are a star.
Thank you kindly. I enjoy returning the favor as UA-cam has helped me tremendously. Glad it helped you!
I know I'm late but if anyone watches this for reference, you push the air boots backwards into the airbox then pull the carbs out of the intake boots, you should be able to get just enough room to pull them back and out. Reinstalling is also a lot easier if you smear a little Vaseline on the carb body where it slides into the boots. It should help a bit to get them to pull over the carb so you can clamp them down.
I knew about the airbox boots but didn't think about the vaseline on them to get them on. that'll make replacing my Intake Gaskets easier.
just bought a 1982 xj750 seca. My carbs were good. previous owner was working on them but he coudlnt run without choke so i tried adjusting jets. i pulled off my exhaust system and it was rusty as hell. found some holes in it so i ordered a new one. about 500 bucks but the used ones people were selling were like 300 bucks for a junked up system. might as well buy it new. my engine sounds ok so hopefully when i put it back togther it will have no issues. well see!
Lunch awesome! Keep us posted on your progress. Especially tips and obstacles you overcome.
he should have pushed the four rubber air intake tubes back into the plastic housing holes. It gives you a lot more room to get the carb out. As long as your rubber intake tubes have not hardened, it’s easy enough to pull them back into place. The extra room lets you rock the carb up and down as you pull it out. Makes it much easier.
You’re absolutely right. I’ll know for next time!
Kevin On 4 Wheels great video btw! thanks for posting it.
@@wobu5361 You're very welcome!
That's what I do. I first soak them in WD-40, which makes them super slippery. You can then just squeeze them a bit, and they go right back into the airbox. That won't work if they are hardened from age.
If you have a Japanese bike you need to get a set of JIS cross head screwdrivers. A Phillips crosshead will cam out and strip the hell out of the screws. Save yourself a lot of heartache and aggravation and get the JIS screwdrivers.
Thats great to know. I'll look into it. Thanks!
I use all flat heads that I grind to width.
I haven’t had one slip
They’re a lot easier to take out and put back if you just toss out the air box and run air pods
I ended up doing that!
Where can I order carburetors at. I have a 82 xj650 and whoever had it last took the carbs apart abs didn't put all the peices back in and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't run
@@troysloan998 I bought mine off eBay. There was a large selection when I was looking
Bro, thx for the video. I got an 82 turbo seca and it's basically the same. I gotta clean my carbs too.
@@feslerae you’re very welcome!
Where did u get all your replacement parts for a bike this old? Link or website? Need almost everything u did in this video
eBay has a wealth of parts! Aftermarket, NOS, and used. I got everything there. You can find exploded OEM diagrams on most bike sites and google the part number
Xj4ever have everything for the entire xj line of bikes
@@hamishdow2188 THANKYOU! I’ve been trying to find the boots for awhile and keep ending up with the wrong ones
www.yamahapartsnation.com/ you can get from this website for Yamaha part
What is the cleaner you are using?
Ultrasonic cleaner. What's the solution in there?
@@Virago_XV I just have hot water and Dawn dish soap
@@kevinon4wheels thank you! I'm really enjoying your videos :) great quality stuff!
@@Virago_XV thank you sir!
Take out battery and box . Loosens air box enough to get the carbs right out ?
Wrong way ahhh wrong way
Oh my, I don't think I've ever seen someone first spray starting fluid all over thier fuse box, then dump gas all over it lol.
I understand 'we all start somewhere', but then there's common sense.
Hey Kevin are you located in Michigan?
I’m in Ohio!
use JIS screw drivers....no strippy strippy!
Thank you! I gotta find a set
Easy to take the carb off , but lots harder to get back on , Started working on mine April 1st , been sitting over 20 years . Holy crap , when i got to the last float it was stuck , and broke the bracket trying to remove the pin GRRRRRR Got to find a new carb .
UGH! I know the feeling!
eBay has a good selection
Get it welded. Takes 1 minute and 25 bucks, works perfect…….
21:11 Title text here 🤣😂
I stopped drinking and editing thankfully.
@@kevinon4wheels Lol. Was just about to buy one of these puppies of fb for $150 (not running) but he sold it even though he said i could pick it up tomorrow 😭😭
@@verrofy all is fair in love, war, and Marketplace I guess. People are the worst. Hope you find another one
@@kevinon4wheels me too man, me too
Wow you tear up stuff
Not gentle at all….the diaphragms are so easy to get out without pulling on the rubber.