1980 GS1000G Idle Adjustment

[njload]

New to the board and was wondering if somone could point me in the right direction on locating the Idle Adjustment on this bike.

I did a search and didn't come up with anything.

lots of great info.

any help is appreciated.

njload

[BassCliff]

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Hi Mr. njload,

You'll find the main idle screw there between the #2 and #3 carbs, pointing towards the rear of the bike.



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[njload]

Wow good stuff.

I am the original owner and she definately needs some TLC. Is there any place I can find after market brake calipers? I'm going to be in the marked if I can find something cheap enough. I definately want to get her back up and running. I will try to post some pic's in the future cuz she still looks pretty good. Got a Windjammer SS fairing on the front and luggage rack with sissy bar on the back. Getting excited just knowing I am in good hands here.

thanks

njload

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Chances are good that you can use the original calipers. Just clean them up and replace all the rubber with a rebuild kit, OEM is always best. Depending on condition you may need new brake pistons too.

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[njload]

I already rebuilt them once back in 88 and replaced the pistons, don't remember if the calipers had some pitting going on or not but rebuilding would definatel be an option again as the back dosen't have much stopping power.

[njload]

To idle up do ya turn the screw clockwise? Haven't tried yet and can't remember.

Thanks

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I never can remember either.

I just twist it until it does what I want.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[azr]

If you are on the right side of the bike, turn the knob towards the engine (clockwise) to increase throttle, same rule, righty tighty, lefty loosy