How to remove throttle bodies on 08 M8?

[suzuki_ryder]

Hey I'm trying to remove my throttle bodies on my sled to change my reeds, and I can't get them out. I have the air box off, and there's that large black boot that won't move. I also see there a 2 coolant lines to remove for the heated throttle body that idk how to reach.

To make things better, 2 of the 3 bolts holding on the oil tank just spin. If the oil tank has to be removed I'll just drill the heads off. Thanks in advance!

 

[sweld]

i just put reeds in my 09 m8 that black boot will wiggle out of there its not bolted any where i undid the carb boots pulled the carbs back i didnt unhook them from the fuel rail its was alot of pi$$in around but i got them changed took a few

 

[suzuki_ryder]

Which way did you pull it out? Towards the nose of the sled? Or push it into the engine bay? I only had the one beer, maybe that was part of my problem?:d

 

[sweld]

towards the nose of the sled i didnt unhook anything from them just the carb boots, very tight fit and a lot of wiggling and patience

 

[beeonaplug]

If you have twisted the bolts out on your plastic oil tank make sure and check for leaks. I took mine off a while ago and it made a hole in it and I had to throw it away.