Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Help, crankcase filling with fuel

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
    #1

    Help, crankcase filling with fuel

    Just picked up a 1981 GS1000G, and I am having issues with it.
    It runs smooth and crisp throttle response, but it has serious problems. I took it for my first ride down the road and all was fine until I started putting the fuel to it. It started to run strong, then began falling on its face and then spewed oil and gas from the airbox. I ended up pushing the bike home and got it into the garage. I pulled the airbox and the rubber boots from the carb to the box were melted, and there was also oil/gas running out of an overflow orfice on the bottom of the case above the exhaust pipes. The oil sight glass was full, so I pulled the oil drain plug and the oil poured out with a heavy mixture of gas in the oil. The case was really full too. It filled my oil catch container I use for car oil changes.

    I hope all my bearings aren't wiped out from all that gas in the case. Has anyone had this happen to them? Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks
    Tags: None
    #2
    Originally posted by Pipeliner_86 View Post
    Has anyone had this happen to them? Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks
    Pretty much anyone who hops on a thirty year old motorcycle and rides it without doing any maintenance has. These are super reliable bikes, but thirty years of neglect needs to be made up for. Cliff's list will show you the way.

    Your problem is typical of carburetors that need to be cleaned, and maybe a petcock that needs to be replaced. You probably didn't hurt the engine at all, it has roller bearings and a small oil problem for a short time won't hurt it.
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

    Life is too short to ride an L.

    Comment

      #3
      Nice Intro
      Wait for the basscliff want to be jesus inundation and then.

      View this from a reasonable POV.

      Frain you oil Then check your petcock and associated tubing.

      Comment

        #4
        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
        Pretty much anyone who hops on a thirty year old motorcycle and rides it without doing any maintenance has. These are super reliable bikes, but thirty years of neglect needs to be made up for. Cliff's list will show you the way.

        Your problem is typical of carburetors that need to be cleaned, and maybe a petcock that needs to be replaced. You probably didn't hurt the engine at all, it has roller bearings and a small oil problem for a short time won't hurt it.
        Not all suzuki bikes have roller bearing you ignorant guy you!

        Comment

          #5
          Originally posted by JEEPRUSTY View Post
          Not all suzuki bikes have roller bearing you ignorant guy you!
          Jeep, you are absolutely correct, but he did not say "all Suzukis have roller bearings", he said that the original poster's bike had roller bearings.

          Please keep your comments relevant to the thread. And calling one of our better members "ignorant" does nothing to enhance your credibility.

          .
          sigpic
          mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
          hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
          #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
          #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
          Family Portrait
          Siblings and Spouses
          Mom's first ride
          Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
          (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

          Comment

            #6
            Greetings and Salutations!!

            Hi Mr. Pipeliner_86,

            Yours is a story that has been repeated in these hallowed annuls countless times. New owners of vintage motorcycle machinery all experience many, very similar, seemingly mystical conundrums trying to enjoy their newfound mechanical Pegasus. At first they will dance, they will chant, toss beads, smoke pipes, and curse. After these efforts have failed they will resign themselves to actual, proven, repair procedures that have been performed on these classic steeds for decades. I am here to point you down the path of enlightenment. When you can take the valve shim from my hand, you will then be free to ride your Suzuki GS. Now, gather up thy tools, gird thy loins, and steel thyself for copious amounts of GS knowledge.

            Anyway, let me dump a TON if information on you and share some GS lovin'.

            I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.

            If there's anything you'd like to know about the Suzuki GS model bikes, and most others actually, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge and experience here in the community. Come on in and let me say "HOoooowwwDY!"....

            Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Rebuild Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these tasks must be addressed in order to have a safe, reliable machine. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...



            Please click here for your mega-welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike!

            Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

            Thank you for your indulgence,

            BassCliff

            Comment

              #7
              Originally posted by BassCliff View Post
              Hi Mr. Pipeliner_86,

              Yours is a story that has been repeated in these hallowed annuls countless times. New owners of vintage motorcycle machinery all experience many, very similar, seemingly mystical conundrums trying to enjoy their newfound mechanical Pegasus. At first they will dance, they will chant, toss beads, smoke pipes, and curse. After these efforts have failed they will resign themselves to actual, proven, repair procedures that have been performed on these classic steeds for decades. I am here to point you down the path of enlightenment. When you can take the valve shim from my hand, you will then be free to ride your Suzuki GS. Now, gather up thy tools, gird thy loins, and steel thyself for copious amounts of GS knowledge.
              Wow Cliff, how long did it take you to come up with that one? That's pretty good.
              Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

              1981 GS550T - My First
              1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
              2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

              Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
              Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
              and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

              Comment

                #8
                Originally posted by BassCliff View Post

                Yours is a story that has been repeated in these hallowed annuls countless times. New owners of vintage motorcycle machinery all experience many, very similar, seemingly mystical conundrums trying to enjoy their newfound mechanical Pegasus. At first they will dance, they will chant, toss beads, smoke pipes, and curse. After these efforts have failed they will resign themselves to actual, proven, repair procedures that have been performed on these classic steeds for decades. I am here to point you down the path of enlightenment. When you can take the valve shim from my hand, you will then be free to ride your Suzuki GS. Now, gather up thy tools, gird thy loins, and steel thyself for copious amounts of GS knowledge.



                BassCliff
                Wow, Cliff. Just wow. Makes me want to go dig out another dead GS and start all over again.
                http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                Life is too short to ride an L.

                Comment

                  #9
                  Well.... Consider my loins... girded...

                  Comment

                    #10
                    BassCliff,

                    Thank you very much for that eloquent welcome, I feel a little warm and fuzzy inside.....oh wait, thats just gas.

                    Very cool link, I have lots of reading to do!

                    Thanks to all who have responded, I will be adding pics and stats of the bike when I get the chance.

                    Thanks again!!

                    Comment

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Pipeliner_86 View Post
                      ..., I will be adding pics and stats of the bike when I get the chance.

                      Thanks again!!
                      Don't forget to add your location and a sig that says what you are currently caring for.

                      .
                      sigpic
                      mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                      hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                      #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                      #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                      Family Portrait
                      Siblings and Spouses
                      Mom's first ride
                      Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                      (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

                      Comment

                      Previous template Next
                      Working...
                      X