1982 GS 450 No air adjust screw?

[System9]

I recently picked up this 1982 GS 450 on the cheap. I'm tuning/balancing the carbs, and for the life of me i can't find an air adjust screw, is it possible that it is factory sealed? I have a .pdf maintenance manual covering years 1977-1983, but The diagrams are dark.

[koolaid_kid]

Yes, by law it was covered at the factory, but it can and should be removed. Check out the CV carb rebuild PDF on BassCliff's web site. It shows exactly where it is located, at the front top of the carb under a small cap. The cap can be drilled and removed with a small screw. Just don't go too deep or you will hit the air screw itself. I'll post a link here momentarily.
Edit: here is the link to the correct document that shows how to remove the cap: http://www.mtsac.edu/~cliff/storage/...d_Tutorial.pdf

[tom203]

I recently picked up this 1982 GS 450 on the cheap. I'm tuning/balancing the carbs, and for the life of me i can't find an air adjust screw, is it possible that it is factory sealed? I have a .pdf maintenance manual covering years 1977-1983, but The diagrams are dark.

Look at attached pic (part #37) or go to website shown if you can't expand pic! www.alpha-sports.com look for parts diagram.

[System9]

Awesome .pdf instructions, thanks.

[System9]

Yes, by law it was covered at the factory, but it can and should be removed. Check out the CV carb rebuild PDF on BassCliff's web site. It shows exactly where it is located, at the front top of the carb under a small cap. The cap can be drilled and removed with a small screw. Just don't go too deep or you will hit the air screw itself. I'll post a link here momentarily.
Edit: here is the link to the correct document that shows how to remove the cap: http://www.mtsac.edu/~cliff/storage/gs/Mikuni_BS-CV_Carburetor_Rebuild_Tutorial.pdf

Mine has no such cap on the front, but a very similar one on the side of the carb, I'm guessing the carbs are slightly different? I have a GS 450t, i'm going to try to link to a photo I took of it

[Steve]

That little disk with the little hole in it, just to the left of your clamp screw, is it.

Most of the GS carbs have them on the top, the twins have them on the sides.

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[Cdnpt1]

I just drilled mine out friday to do a complete dip and ring replacement. A 5/32 bit works perfectly on that cap, the sheet metal screw of approp. Size will take it right out. My adjustment screws were backed out 2 1/2 turns by the factory. remember to check that before you pull them by the way.

[System9]

Pulled the caps, adjusted, synced the carbs, purrs like a kitten now. Thanks again.

[apopleptic]

Welcome to the forums, You should update your profile with your location that way someone local way want to help out and update your signature with your bike.
BassCliff will be along eventually with your official welcome, in the mean time here is a link to his site which is full of great hints and tricks.

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

Good luck!

[pete]

Glad you got it sorted! Welcome to the forums