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    #16
    Originally posted by DrSatan View Post
    It's this rubber plug that was missing!

    http://www.thegsresources.com/images...nted%20out.jpg
    You need that plug.
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      #17
      Originally posted by allojohn View Post
      Unnecessary, in fact you'll probably want to remove the others to tune up down the road. The plugs were required by law to discourage tuning.
      Those are the metal plugs covering the idle mixture screws...gotta take those plugs out to remove the idle mixture needle before cleaning the carbs, all the needles have a an oring on it. Besides, you'll need to readjust the idle mixture anyways once you have the carbs redone.
      Last edited by mrbill5491; 02-21-2013, 12:06 PM.
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        #18
        There seem to be a few conflicting reports on "the plug".

        In post #15, he says:
        Originally posted by DrSatan View Post
        It's this rubber plug that was missing!
        I think it's rather definitive which plug he is talking about.

        Yes, you need that plug. In fact, why not just order up a set of four and replace them all? They are not that expensive, and are critical to proper operation of the carb.

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          #19
          coolio, i shall order up a set of them tomorrow!

          Thanks guys!

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            #20
            Originally posted by hampshirehog View Post
            Unless he's talking about the rubber plugs inside the float bowls? They're needed.
            Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
            Those are the metal plugs covering the idle mixture screws...gotta take those plugs out to remove the idle mixture needle before cleaning the carbs, all the needles have a an oring on it. Besides, you'll need to readjust the idle mixture anyways once you have the carbs redone.
            Yer know, one day I will learn to read proper like!
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              #21
              Those rubber plugs for the pilot jets get lose over time from pulling them out. I wrap a little strip of silicone tape around each one when I put them back in. That will hold them tightly in place.

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                #22
                Originally posted by retcol View Post
                Those rubber plugs for the pilot jets get lose over time from pulling them out. I wrap a little strip of silicone tape around each one when I put them back in. That will hold them tightly in place.
                There is a step in the float bowl that presses the plug in.
                1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
                1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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                  #23
                  new plugs ordered, gotta wait 5 days for 'em though so a thorough cleaning of the carbs and valve adjustment in the meantime!

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