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    Idle initial setting

    Hi new to the GS world, trying to get my CL 1983 GS850G on the road. I have dismantled and serviced most of the air/fuel system, as per BikeCliff of course. One thing I haven't seen - how do you set the initial idle position when putting it all back together? Since I have had some problems (1-9 on the newbie list), I have been screwing with the idle screw and it is definitely not in the right position. I have backed it off until it's slack, and then snugged it, but I assume it needs to be cranked up so the bike will start. Can anyone offer some advice or point me to an existing thread that I didn't see?

    Thanks in advance, mostly to BikeCliff. I am off to bench tune the carbs. Wonderful community here, strongest I've seen since the dawn of the web!
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    Twist it until it makes contact and then 2-3 full turns more. Once the bike is warm just twist it out till the idle is where you want it. Please make sure you're using a good fan while doing your engine tuning work. And remember.........we LOVE pictures.
    Rob
    1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
    Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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      #3
      Sometimes too much is just like twisting the throttle...it spoils the venturi and it wont start. If it wont start at what Rob says then start at 1 1/2 in and add at 1/2 turn intervals. Full choke and hands off the throttle grip.
      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.

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        #4
        Set the top mixture screws at 2 to 2 1/4 out from gently seated as your initial mixture starting point.
        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.

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          Wow 90 minutes 3 suggestions, you guys are the best. I'll start with 2-3 turns as per Rob and work UP from there. Thanks for the advice. FYI, I installed new 0-rings on intake this afternoon (boots have no cracks), replaced air cleaner intake boots (solid as rocks), full airboc sealing as per cliffbike, full carb clean with replacement o-rings, gaskets and whatever else looked like replacing. Only newbie trick I haven't tried is valve shimming. Doesn't sound like a newbie move... AZR asked for pics...
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          She's a beaut, hope I can get her on the road.

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