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1981 gs550l

  • Thread starter Thread starter Johnson
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The first thing I did when I got this bike was make a list of things that needed to be replaced/repaired.

Here is my list with X's marking what I have accomplished so far:

Clean Carbs: (This weekend!)
Air Filter: X
Air Box Resealed: X
New Battery: X
Oil Filter(s): X
10W40 Oil: (Oil will be replaced after I clean the carbs)
Seat:
Mirrors: X
Blinker: X (Thanks Scott!)
Fuel Lines: X
Choke Cable: X
Headlight Bulb:
Handlebar:
Front Brake Lever: X
Cylinder Head Covers:
New Tires:
 
She LIVES!!!!

Just had her started and going! But, if I let her fall below 1000 RPMs, she'll die out. No idle. I'm probably gonna have to clean the carbs still...
 
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Adjust the idle speed screw clockwise until it settles down to a steady idle. It is located between carbs 2 & 3 and reached from the rear of the carbs.
 
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