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idle problem?

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apc401

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i just picked up a 81 gs550. i pulled the carbs off and cleaned them out good and now it will start but idles at about 3k rpm and when i throttle it the rpms dont change until i let off and it jumps up about 1k rpms. if i close the choke the idle jumps to about 6k. any help would be grerat thanks drew
 
Check the throttle cable for binding.
Check intake clamps not interfering with the carb linkage.
Are the carbs in the boots the whole way?
 
the throttle cable and linkage moves freely. the carbs are in the boots all the way and the boots appeared to be in good shape no serious cracks or anything that i can see.
 
Leaking carb boot O-rings will cause what you describe.
 
Can you see play in the throttle cable at the carbs when you slightly rock the throttle?
 
theres enough to allow the fitting to rotate in the linkage smoothly
 
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