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Flooded

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So I got spark I got fuel I got air and this p.o.s still won't start. Mabey the effin thing is flooded.... How do I fix a flooded GS? Choke off throttle open and crank it?
 
Pull the plugs, check them for gas

If they're wet, you're flooded. Clean the plugs and leave them out for a while, reinstall and try again

If they're dry, clean your carbs

Got your airbox on?
 
You can also run the starter a bit to pump some of the fuel out.
Does your oil smell like gasoline?
 
If the oil smelled like gas Would it not run? I just put new oil in it.So it would suck if it need new stuff.And the air box is on. The plugs are def wet.
 
If the floats don't seat or the floats are adjusted too high then your float bowls over flow and fill the crankcase which ruins your oil. It also makes it difficult to start because too much fuel is in the carburetors.
 
Yep, which would also explain why the plugs are wet. You don't want to ride the bike with fuel in the oil, but it will start. I would suggest leaving that oil in there until you fix your carbs. Bench test your carbs first, before installing them on the bike. I do that to every set I rebuild and have found I have made mistakes, so it is well worth it.
 
Here is what you need to do:
Remove the carbs.
Remove the fuel bowls.
Remove the float.
Remove the needle valve.
Dowse both the needle valve and the seat liberally with carb cleaner.
Install the needle valve and the float.
Check the float height using your calipers and Nessism's carb procedure. Be sure and remove the fuel bowl gasket and measure at the correct spot on the float.
Adjust as necessary.
Reinstall the gasket and bowl.
Repeat 3 more tiimes.
Put the carb bank on your bench or floor.
Either connect a temp fuel tank or your real tank. If you use your real tank, be sure and put the petcock on prime. Leave it on at least an hour. If it leaks, do over. If they do not leak, you are GTG.
 
O.K., you at least have the procedure now. If he does the work (and he should) I would suggest that you watch while he does it. Just a suggestion.
 
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