GS450L My 1st Bike Just Making Sure I Am On The Right Track

[tkent02]

Where in Colorado?

[81gs450l]

i was in the Army and just got out. I live in colorado springs, i just hope to get this bike up in time for summer.

[81gs450l]

ordered up some fuel lines, filter and a gasket kit for the engine. i plan on checking valve clearance and want to use new gaskets since i have an oil leak. since i am pulling the carbs to recheck them i am installing clear fuel lines and fuel filter to make sure i have fuel flow from the petcock down. since i live in an apartment, the bike is stored at my friends house and the only day i have to work on it is sunday. so this sunday seems like it will be a busy one.

[pete]

ordered up some fuel lines, filter and a gasket kit for the engine. i plan on checking valve clearance and want to use new gaskets since i have an oil leak. since i am pulling the carbs to recheck them i am installing clear fuel lines and fuel filter to make sure i have fuel flow from the petcock down. since i live in an apartment, the bike is stored at my friends house and the only day i have to work on it is sunday. so this sunday seems like it will be a busy one.

Mate that sounds like a sensible plan to me!

[81gs450l]

the other question i have is could the bike be to lean to start? i have no clue what jets are in the carbs or how the shop who worked on this bike had jetted it for the previous owner. i just called the last owner and he said the bike never ran right and thats why he quit riding it, he said that he dropped a grand in it and it spent 3 months in the shop. he doesnt know what they did or didnt do to it. i guess this sunday will be spent checking the top end, timing, and then carbs. thanks again everyone.

[Poopwink]

I've got that bouncing idle issue as well. My throttle cable was adjusted too tight, and never fully returned the bike to idle. I've corrected that and am going to try and sync my carbs.