HELP! New to this

[robzombie82gs1100]

Im new to using forums, and new to bikes. I traded off my busted nissan 240sx for a 1982 gs 1100g with only 3x miles. Thats right 3x Miles. It wouldn't start at first so i bought a new battery, oil change, replaced plugs, and cleaned the factory air filter. Got her to fire right up. I was just trying to get some opinions, The Right side is getting hotter then the left by alot. In my opinion this can't be good. When the choke is completely off and you give her throttle she will bog down a little first and then rev up. Could this be the carbs need cleaned? and could it be that the right side is getting more fuel then the left is why it is getting hotter then the other? Never experienced something like this on anything ive ever owned. So if you can please help or point me in the right direction that would be great.
Thanks for all that can help, I greatly appreciate it.

[Charlie G]

It's a given that the carbs need to be cleaned and the intake system checked for leaks. It's probally too much air making it hotter from air keaks connecting the carbs to the engine and air box. 3k miles make your bike a real gem! Welcome.

cg

[robzombie82gs1100]

Thanks, Do you think i could run some seafoam through it and that might help. Im a beginner when it comes to carburators and i really dont want to tear them apart to have to clean them. Ill check the boots and everything later on today, what would be the best way to check for a vacuum leak? Where else could the air box leak from?

[Steel Toed Tank]

Nope, nothing will work as good as a strip and dip for the carbs.
Clean them properly once, then you won't have to worry for a very long time.
There is some guides on basscliffs site, which you may want to bookmark.
He will likely be by here soon to offer you your welcome package.

Tank

[robzombie82gs1100]

Here is a picture of the left side of the bike. I cant figure out how to post multiple pictures . Im probably doing something wrong though lol

[Charlie G]

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=171846&highlight=top+newbie+mistakes&page=10

Seafoam won't help. Take a look at these links above. Go to the Owners Forum and introduce yourself. There are a few mmbers who will rebuild carbs for a fee, and on your bike they are easy to remove for you to ship.

Looks like a very interesting pait job!

cg

[robzombie82gs1100]

Thanks again, and the PO had it painted. I like it but i prefer one color so im throwing up ideas for a different paint job in the future.

[robzombie82gs1100]

Any member out there willing to completely tear down clean and syncronize my carbs lol. Just PM me a quote please

[tkent02]

Im new to bikes.

I traded off my busted nissan 240sx for a 1982 gs 1100g with only 3x miles.

Thanks for all that can help, I greatly appreciate it.

Surely you have something lighter and less powerful than an 1100G to learn to ride on?

It would be a shame to waste such a low miles example on silly beginner mistakes.

[Steve]

There are several (including me) who can and will clean them and replace the o-rings, etc, but the only way to synchronize them is on YOUR bike.

Feel free to contact me via PM or e-mail for carb cleaning quotes.

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[robzombie82gs1100]

How hard is it to synchronize them and tune them? Any special tools needed? and could a carb issue be the reason the right 2 cylinders are getting hotter then the left?

[Big T]

How hard is it to synchronize them and tune them? Any special tools needed? and could a carb issue be the reason the right 2 cylinders are getting hotter then the left?

1. Hard the 1st time ,easier after that
2. Yes
3. Yes

[allojohn]

You need to go here and here, download the manual for your bike and spend a couple of weeks reading.

Welcome to the forum!

[robzombie82gs1100]

I'd like to say thanks to the people helping me out identify my problems.

[Steve]

I'd like to say thanks to the people helping me out identify my problems.

Well, go ahead and do it. Nobody is stopping you.

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