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Another vote to shim the needles. I do it on all my GS's.
Runs mucho better.
Ed
To measure is to know.
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I think mines lean
This solves a rich or lean condition.Originally posted by Nessism View PostAnother vote to shim the needles. I do it on all my GS's. Runs mucho better.
Another thread on here has me mixed up.
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It richens the needle circuit.Originally posted by mike10 View PostThis solves a rich or lean condition. Another thread on here has me mixed up.1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.
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Seems like 4-3/4 turns out is too much, but I'm no expert. Typical settings are around 2-1/2 to 3-ish, no?Comment
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In my experience if you have to go out that many turns you need a larger pilot jet.Originally posted by Smokinapankake View Post1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.
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Done Shimming
The Shimming went very well. Radio Shack had the washers. I only had a chance to take it on a short ride. It seems much better. I want to turn the Airscrews in a bit now. So far it acts like it may be cured. Makes me wonder why the factory put those fat fiber washers in there. Maybe they swell up over time.
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Lean Condition
Thats what I thought was wrong so, I just kept opening the Airscrews farther and farther. I'm going to back them down some now.Originally posted by chef1366 View Post[SIGPIC1980 GS1000E
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More trouble
I rode about 25 miles after needle shim job. It ran the best it ever has. The airscrews were out 4 and 3/4. turns. When I got home I screwed them in and backed them out to 3 turns. Now it won't Idle at all and starts hard. If I choke it about 1/2 it starts but dies if I pull it up or push it down. It will rev and run above 2000RPM. The longer I own this GS1000 bike, the better I like my GS500. I'm just mad now
1 and 3/4 turns make that much difference?
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Sorry never mind
I'm a MORON, turning idle knob the wrong way.
sorry
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Runs Great, The Shimming did the trick.Originally posted by mike10 View PostI'm a MORON, turning idle knob the wrong way. sorry
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The fact that you admit your mistakes means you are not a moron... you just learn from errors...but turning idle the wrong way?
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