gs850gl sputtering

[maddman]

I'm afraid I can't reconsider my position, as my position is not having the funds. It IS an excellent offer, at a great price. As it sits, his price might as well be a million dollars. If you don't have the money, what does it matter the price? I live pay check to pay check. I saved $20 every two weeks to buy this motorcycle ($1000), insurance ($155 for a year) and registration ($120), with $40 left over. I am a father of two, and their needs come first when it comes to stretching my pay. When I used the word "struggling", I meant it.

[Steve]

MINE are at STEVE'S getting a final once over and tune up to try to finally FIX whatever it is ailing my bike...

And they are just about done, Carl.
Hope to have them in the mail before the weekend.

... -- but when the GS Whisperer offers ... ?

Jus' tryin' to give him an option.

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[Wingsconsin]

And they are just about done, Carl.
Hope to have them in the mail before the weekend.



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Purple or Orange ...

[Steve]

Let's let the masses decide.



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[chuck hahn]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?226128-CV-Carb-Turning-Procedure

[maddman]

Okay, buddy of mine had an extra set of o rings. He has an '81. Picked those up from him, took off the carbs. Clean as a whistle. Sprayed some carb cleaner around intake manifolds, nothing. Sprayed around the air box cover connections, and idle went up. Any way to fix?

[maddman]

Would those cone air filters be okay?

[maddman]

Another question, what size should the main jets be usually? The two outside carbs are 115, and the two inside carbs are 125. Maybe 125 in the outside carbs, and 135 in the middle two?

[maddman]

Anyone? Opinions?

[jsandidge]

I believe the 83 is the same as my 82. If you are running stock airbox and exhaust, they should all be 115.

[maddman]

Thanks for the info, I spoke with the previous owner, and he said he opened up the exhaust a bit. And at 70 plus I'm running a little lean. Should I up the jets?

[maddman]

He drilled out the smaller holes.

[OldVet66]

What you saw and sprayed in the carburetors was useless. Anything less than a 24hr. soak in carburetor cleaner with the rack torn down is a waste of time. It's what you can't see. You need to use the foam stick on weatherstripping to seal the lid. I have seen pristine looking carburetors boil out crud when put in the carburetor dip and the spray carb cleaner is only good for flushing out the carburetor dip and surface cleaning before blowing out with compressed air..

[maddman]

I didn't spray anything in the carbs. I put them in the ultra sonic cleaner. Jets were clear, diaphragm pliable, etc.

[OldVet66]

I missed that. That is probably the best way to clean them, but not something everyone has access to. I would look for weatherstripping that can be cut to emulate the original lid seals. That may fix the lean condition. If not I would avoid anything that would increase airflow since the exhaust has been drilled. Shimming the main jet needles so they are slightly higher (more fuel) might cure it all together.