1982 GS1100GL - Looking for carb refurb kit

[Argee]

Hi All - I've finally got back onto the site having fallen foul of the 6 month deactivation policy.

I have a 1982 GS1100GL, and I need to give its carbs some TLC.

Can anyone recommend a good company to supply all the bits to do the refurb?

Many thanks, and Happy New Year to you all,

Argee

[cowboyup3371]

Welcome Argee, the only things you need are some bowl gaskets from Z1 Enterprises, orings from www.cycleorings.com, and some Berryman's Carb Dip (gallon can). Go read Nessism's procedures on Basscliff's site (http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff)

[Argee]

Thanks Cowboy Up!

I had wondered if I would need to replace the jets as I don't think the carbs have been touched since they came out of the factory. Do you think I would need to replace them?


Argee

[cowboyup3371]

Nope and in fact "carb rebuild kits" will contain parts that will fail on you. Just follow those cleaning procedures to the letter and you'll be fine.

[barnbiketom]

"kits" = bad parts/wrong parts.


no need to replace anything 'cept o-rings and CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN

[chef1366]

I have gaskets and spare parts.
Let me know if you need anything.

[Argee]

Thank you CowboyUp and BarnBikeTom for your wise words, and thank you Chef for your kind offer - I'll let you know if I find any broken bits that need replacing!
Best I order some O-rings, gaskets and carb cleaner!!

[cowboyup3371]

Do us one more favor please? Put your bike info in your signature (User CP, Edit Signature) and your location in your profile (User CP, Edit your details) so we can help better next time and you won't have to remember to tell us what kind of bike you are working on. Plus some of us will gladly travel to help if you are close enough.

[Argee]

CowboyUp - Done!....... I think! Well, this post will be the proof.

[Argee]

Doh!!

Try again!!!!

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. Argee,

So now you know. Do NOT buy aftermarket "carb kits" because they are incomplete and contain inferior parts. If any of your internal carb parts are broken or worn, use only OEM replacement parts because they just work. Get an O-ring kit from http://cycleorings.com and follow the cleaning/rebuilding guides. Now here's your "mega-welcome" S.W.A.G.

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[Argee]

Thanks BassCliff for the re-welcome! Your website is a very welcomed and valuable resource - Thank you!!

All my Gaskets and O-Rings have now arrived and I need to pick up some carb dip next, and hope for some warmer weather!

I did pick up some of the stainless steel replacement fasteners with my O-Ring order, and I am slightly confused as I thought there would be 4 per carb. Having checked the CycleORings website, it clearly states that there should be 2 fasteners per carb........................Are the fasteners supposed to replace the ones that hold all 4 carbs onto the gang bar rather than, as I had thought, the ones that hold the CV caps in place?

Oh - I did read that it is worth replacing the intake boots that the carbs fit into as I understand that they eventually become brittle and cause intake leaks. I wouldn't be surprised if mine are a bit leaky. Can anyone advise me where I could get some replacements?

Many thanks for all your advice - as usual!

[londonboards]

I think the one you will want is the E88 version of this kit:

Everett Powersports Intake Manifold Boots Ebay Page

Be sure you are getting the correct one for your model. I just got an E88 kit for my 1983 GS1100G(D) and they are beautiful!

Greetings

[Argee]

Thanks Londonboards - They're not as cheap as I'd've hoped though! Oh well!

Give my best to my home county!

Kentish Man

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Have a look.

Air Intake Repair:
Airbox removal, intake boots and O-ring replacement


The fasteners you get from Robert Barr are for holding the intake boots to the head.





Thank you for your indulgence,


BassCliff