1981 gs 550 not running

[jasperdlad]

my 81 gs550 t was running but usual carb problem of petrol running out so got carbs rebuilt new seal o rings needles e.t.c and air mixture 3 and half turns started and run but was running a bit low on idle so adjusted idle screw and I think I adjusted it a bit far now wont start any ideas?

[cowboyup3371]

Have you already turned it back? Do you have fuel in the bowls?

[tkent02]

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[tom203]

"got carbs rebuilt" means someone else did work?? were carb rebuild kits used or just new o-rings?

Is this bike new-to-you? is there fuel in bowls?
do you understand proper use of "choke" system- NO throttle input, just pull out knob and crank?

[jasperdlad]

complete carb kit fuel bowls full have it running now but it wont tick over properly and when it stops its hard to start again

[Bike Extreme]

Have you check your compression?

[jasperdlad]

was running fine before I got carbs done up except it was leaking petrol

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. jasperdlad,

You'll find a lot about the care and feeding of a GS in the links below. Old bikes love maintenance. Go through the maintenance lists, properly address every task, and both of you will be happy.

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More links to helpful threads in the forum:
Help! Your Bike Won't Start
DON'T DO THESE THINGS
Help! Your Bike Won't Run Well
Oh God! Pods!


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