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GS850D runs great on dry days..

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but just a little rain and it runs for 2(or less it just depends)miles and stalls out and dies.:eek: I can wait 2 minutes kick start her up and runs strong but boggs bad and dies again. What could be the problem?
Thanks in advance...
 
I'd invest in new plug caps-maybe $5 each- and a can of silicone spray to saturate the plug wires. This will also force you to check connections from spark plugs to ignition coils.
 
Hi,

The '79 is a GS850GN. The '83 is a GS850GD.

You'll need to take off the tank, seat, and side covers. Check and clean all the electrical connections and grounds, replacing or repairing as necessary. You can use some dielectric grease on the connectors for protection as well as shrink tubing. See the electrical documentation on my little website for more suggestions. Yes, new plug caps are a great idea.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
79 GS850G...

Fill a spray bottle with water, fire up the bike and mist water on the plug wires as she's running.
 
I would say that narrows it down to electrical problems as mentioned earlier.

Eric
 
Well, what happened when you misted the plug wires with water as it was running?
 
Go to any auto store and get some 100% silicone spray and drench the entire wire in it and let it soak in,,do this 3 or 4 times. Moisture is getting in thru the micro cracks in the deteriorating rubber. The silicone will fill them in and make them water proof again. Had a old Honda that started doing that..its a 3 dollar fix.
 
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It could be that water is getting into your points, they don't work very well wet, and it doesn't take much. There is supposed to be a paper gasket down there to keep everything dry, have a look.
 
Thanks guys,
When I get a few moments I'll start with the spark plug caps & wires. Then work from the rest of the suggestions.

chuck hahn: I have been riding on dry days, but the weather folk are divided on their forecast.=) And they have been more wrong than right lately.
 
As Cuck said, silicone spray or an ignition wire dryer (spray as well) on the wires will buy you a bit of time.

Just don't bring it by my house. Silicone is bad juju...
 
I tried the silicone spray and it worked!
Thanks guys, you're the greatest!:D
 
Glad you found the problem. Same thing worked for me, along with new NGK plug caps. Your story reminds me to hit my wires with silicone again. Can't be too careful and prevention is cheap.

As insurance, inspect your point cover gasket, and hit it with some black permatex to make sure it is waterproof. That paper gasket is very dry looking in its original form.
 
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