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I can barely see what the owner's manual calls the "Throttle stop screw."
What's the easiest way to adjust it? Removal/lifting the gas tank?
What's the easiest way to adjust it? Removal/lifting the gas tank?
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1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
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On most of the bikes with the CV-type carbs (like yours), I find it easiest to sit on the bike and reach in with my left hand. You can't really grip the knob, you can only press on the side of it and roll it one direction or the other. Of course, it helps if the threads are clean and the knob moves easily.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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One thing nice about slightly newer bikes, you can usually reach the idle speed knob easily, usually sticking out the side of the rack. I'd like to figure out how to do it on the CV carbs on GSes.
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I'd like to know also. Just got my 1100E and it idles about 1900.Comment
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I think mine idles at around 1400, a little high, but that's when it warmed up really well, when it's cold it idles around 1000-1100 or so.
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Got it! Set it to 1100 rpm. seems like a good starting point.Comment
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