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So where to go from here with the GS850 carbs.

  • Thread starter Thread starter jlmoulto
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So, I guess I'm left at this point to decide where to go. I'm past my level of expertise. I can't seem to get anyone who can fix this carb issue, and I'm reluctant to spend more money on a set to have the same problem occur.

I think I may have mentioned this before, but is there an "expert" who would be willing to have a go at these carbs for me? I don't mind paying someone reasonable compensation. Even if it is just to tell me they are garbage and to get rid of them. At least I'd have some confidence that if I spend more money I might see the bike run right.

If you are, drop me an email and let me know what you can or can't do!

jlmoulto@hotmail.com
 
yeah, there are no gaurantees with used carbs. It's always a risk buying used carbs that have sat dry for who knows how long. The rubber parts take the worst of it. You could get lucky but there's the rest of the carbs too. Mixture screws, floats, etc. It's 50/50. :roll:
The diaphragms are expensive and you say the rest of the carbs are questionable if you did go ahead and buy them.
Just going by the mechanics words, he sounded like he wasn't trying to rip you, but I would still like to see the diaphragms he compared yours to. His offer to do free work seems honest. By your description, I'd say he was being honest. Could you actually see how the diaphragms seated?
I would attempt a carb synch and see what happens. If the diaphragms are bad, you won't be able to synch, period. You would have to pay of course, that's if he would even try.
Normally, if a diaphragm is bad, that carb will not accept any throttle above idle. It only takes one bad carb to cause the problem.
Maybe "wiredgeorge" would look at your carbs? He says he rebuilds them for a living. He posts his charges up front.
 
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Get an exchange set from wiredgeorge he puts them on a bike and tunes them, so there very close when you get them and his prices are very fair
 
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