Won't Start

[GS650E_81]

I took the carb to a local harley shop. The owner Fred, was really nice and got the stuck pilot jet out for me.

He was also working on a '79 honda, said his customer wanted a bobber. It looked pretty sweet, custom exhaust and many other things, I really liked the old school style.

But yeah, I am happy. Going to hop on gssuzuki.com and order a new jet.

[Suzuki mad]

One thing you learn working on these old bikes is that you get things wrong and patience is a virtue. My old man used to get stuck on something that just didn't work out right and he would walk away, have a cup of tea and a '*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$' followed by 10 minutes thinking time before diving in.

There will be a way of getting that jet out even now. It's messed up yes, but there will be a way to sort it.

Keep writing about your exploit's, it will inspire people to try also plus your learning as your going.

As a work colleague say when somebody is learning and doing well, 'Nice work.'

[koolaid_kid]

Excellent news. Be sure and order new float bowl gaskets while you are at it.

[GS650E_81]

Anyone know of another place to buy the jet? gssuzuki.com wants $8 for shipping, that's more than the actual jet...

Also were to get float bowl gaskets?

I searched for jet sizes for factory OEM, but did not see anything for a GS650E. The jet says 42.5, I don't know if this is factory size or not.

[Octain]

Anyone know of another place to buy the jet? gssuzuki.com wants $8 for shipping, that's more than the actual jet...

Also were to get float bowl gaskets?

I searched for jet sizes for factory OEM, but did not see anything for a GS650E. The jet says 42.5, I don't know if this is factory size or not.

I buy my bowl gaskets on ebay. Just choose "lowest price first" to get the best deal. Usually around 10 bux shipped. Be sure and pick a good seller.

Without reading back, you are talking about the pilot jet correct?
That sounds like an OEM size to me.

You'll just have to shop around, or post a thread in the wanted section. Betcha someone will hook ya up.

[GS650E_81]

Thanks, I did some searching and bought one from powersportsplus.com they had a good deal.

I will look at ebay for gaskets.

[koolaid_kid]

This is a sample: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Float-Bowl-G...#ht_1351wt_967

Z1 also carries them: http://www.z1enterprises.com/Carb-Fl...Yamaha-47.aspx

[GS650E_81]

Thanks.

I think these will work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-80-83-GS-750-CARB-FLOAT-BOWL-GASKETS-KM-606-4-/220820093351?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3369e739a7

[koolaid_kid]

Those appear to be anatomically correct, but almost appear homemade. They should work, though.

[GS650E_81]

As far as carb #1 goes the gasket doesn't really look to bad, just has some brown varnish or dirt spots on it. Can I just reuse it?

[Octain]

I would think as long as they're not cracked or in several pieces ya can re-use em.
At least I know I would..

[koolaid_kid]

It is your money and it is your bike. But you have the carbs off and the parts in your hand. It would take 0 extra minutes to put new gaskets on at this time. If you reuse gaskets from carbs that looked like that and they leak, then you have to go through all the hassle of pulling them again to replace the gaskets. Is it worth $8 to risk that? Up to you, it is your bike. I tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to something like that, but that is just me.

[GS650E_81]

I went ahead and bought the gaskets via ebay. Better to have new ones just in case the other bowls are bad.


I pulled the float bowl out of the carb dip, it still looks pretty bad. I used degreaser on it before dipping. It dipped for like 22 hours. Is there a special way you guys are degreasing your stuff before dipping?

[Suzuki mad]

Post a picture of how bad it looks. I clean mine with a tooth brush and parafin inside the bowls only! Amazing how much elbow grease shifts.

[tom203]

I went ahead and bought the gaskets via ebay. Better to have new ones just in case the other bowls are bad.


I pulled the float bowl out of the carb dip, it still looks pretty bad. I used degreaser on it before dipping. It dipped for like 22 hours. Is there a special way you guys are degreasing your stuff before dipping?

Hooray for new gaskets- I didn't think you'd be looking forward to pulling the carbs again!
I just cleaned my honda carb and it had some bowl stain/residue- no big deal, so I just ignored it.