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So I read through the sticky to try and figure out my problem but I am just lost. Took the stock box off, puts pods on. Trimmed to fit nice enough. Start up bike and runs not so well. Hit throttle and tries to die but then revs up. So I got myself some jets. 92.5 was stock so I went to 100. Put all back together, same issue except it's worse. And then fuel started to come out of the pods.... (REALLY?!). So I've taken the carbs off five or some times trying to clean with carb cleaner and air thinking somehow something is clogged. Plugs are black. I'm super close to putting stock back on but I already spent the money on pods and love how they look. Help. Anyone.....
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Bike is an 82 GS550L with Mikunis -
Richness is due to a few things.....
Float hts wrong thus allowing the bowls to fill too much.
Needle circlips set too low on the needle.
Wrong size pilots or main jets
Weak spark and /or wrong plugs
Pods too heavily oiled
Choke plungers not closing all the way or worn out rubber in the ends not letting them close off
These are just a few that pop to mind right off the bat. Service manual should be here, and note the carb rebuild tutorials on the right side margin.
MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Here's a question from the manual, which was very helpful thanks you, there's a the main fuel nipple in the center. What are the two nipples on each side for?Comment
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Vents and they stay uncapped. Lines are run down from them to between the swing arm and back of the tranny. the petcock vacuum nipple is on the back of carb 2. iI gets capped or plugged off when using a gravity bottle when doing a vacuum sync or using a non vacuum operated petcock such as a Pingle.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Nick, post some pics of what your working with and the what pods your using.
I am pretty sure your dad was one of my high school teachers and also was my drivers ed instructor. Feel free to private message meComment
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Here's one photo. I can take more later. I'm a transplant from WI to NE and moved right by where a few Sommerfeld's lived.Comment
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I have always used KN pods and jet kits and had good luck. It certainly took a little time but I got there. Make sure you write down your changes with a description of how the bike ran. It helps when you are on trial 6 or 7 so you don't do the same thing twice. Especially when your on weekend # 3.1982 GS1000S Katana
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Wow, that's kind of crazy. I was in Seward Friday BTW. Anyways your pods are crap and they DON'T fit. Pods are a crap shoot but these are the ones you need, if you can't get your old airbox to work.Originally posted by nicksommerfeld View Post
Do you have old air box?Comment
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My best suggestion would be to put the airbox back on. If that is not a possibility, at least get rid of those cheap things you are calling "pods".
Yes, they are inexpensive, but they are inexpensive because they are cheap. And they are not re-useable, they are disposable, so you will incur that expense every time you need clean filters.
I know that K&N pods have a stellar reputation, but are also expensive. APE pods look just like K&N (but don't have the K&N logo), but cost about half as much, bringing them down into the "affordable" range.
I see that you are hesitant to go back to the stock airbox because you have already spent the money on those pods. If you are put off by all that expense, you would not like the expense of the good filters. I have seen ones like yours for about $25 for the set of four. APE pods are about $60-70, K&Ns are about $120.
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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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I spent $50 on these pods
The K&N filter seems to be a decent idea though.
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I have the old box but in my "I really want this out and pods on", it's in two pieces... Now glued back together. I have a feeling my vent tubes being routed together instead of actually venting was part of my problem. This is all new to me. I come from a car racing background but have never done any of this before.Comment
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Just remember that "dumb" questions are a LOT easier to handle (and usually much cheaper) than dumb mistakes.
$50? You got ripped off.
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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
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)Comment
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How does the bike run with no pods and no air cleaner?Comment
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I need to charge my battery and I may try it without the filters and see how it does now that I have the vent tubes made.Originally posted by Doug View PostComment
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