[Duckster]

You need to go buy an IMPACT SCREWDRIVER if you're going to work on a motorcycle. Get yourself the proper tools then work goes easily, and you don't have to borrow them.

 

[Duckster]

Use a dremel to cut a flat slot and then use the impact driver again with a flat blade. The impact driver should get it out if used properly.

In fact I'd like to have a shot at that stripped one with the impact driver.. I bet it would go.

 

[Duckster]

Push the grooved edge of the hose inward to disengage it from the airbox a little at a time, then push the hose back into the airbox. It takes strong fingers but is doable.

 

[Duckster]

It's very stiff but if you push in around the perimeter of the tube in one little place at a time you can release the groove from the airbox and then shove the whole tube into the box out of the way.

 

[Duckster]

It's not necessary to reglue it. Silicon will make a mess.

 

[Duckster]

Shame, he was a real resource. Hope all is OK.

We miss him all right.. Very knowledgeable and a really nice guy.

 

[Duckster]

No disagreement. He had suffered a mild stroke some time ago, and was recovering, but then just dropped off the radar. It doesn't sound good.