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GS1000GL Carbs

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I recently acquired a 1980 GS1000GL. Because I don't know the history I am having trouble getting the carbs running well. I am not even sure if I have the original needle jet and main jet as the numbers are worn off. While I am very familiar with auto carbs, these are beyond me, plus I can't seem to find any original parts which are long discontinued.
I am looking for someone in the greater Houston, Texas area who can go through them and get this sorted out properly even if it takes a major rebuild of the carbs to make this wonderful bike driveable.
Any suggestions would be great.
 
That's what i do

That's what i do

Hi Houston
I've been rebuilding these vintage carbs for many years. I sell 'already completed' sets ($350.00) or I can rebuild yours ($250). Also you can rebuild them yourself. There are many after market rebuild kits available for approximately $90-$100. These older GS's are always needing of carb attention, but once they are right, they are fast and powerful.
sbmisajw
 
sbmisajw said:
Hi Houston
I've been rebuilding these vintage carbs for many years. I sell 'already completed' sets ($350.00) or I can rebuild yours ($250). Also you can rebuild them yourself. There are many after market rebuild kits available for approximately $90-$100. These older GS's are always needing of carb attention, but once they are right, they are fast and powerful.
sbmisajw
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The open forum is NOT the proper place to be soliciting your services. You must request to be added to the GSR vendor list.

BTW, I strongly advise against purchasing "carb kits". This advice has proven faulty countless times here at the GSR and should be avoided. Read the CV carb rebuild tutorial for the proper way to refurbish a set of BS Mikuni's.
 
I'll second Ed's notion that the carbs kits are a waste of money. Not to mention the profile of the jet needles are totally different, jets don't "wear out", and O-rings are cheap through Robert which is usually the only parts tha actuall need replacing. My .02
 
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