GS1100GD Suzuki 83 Still bogging?????????????????

[Anonymous]

Well what next the carbs have been rebuilt .The boots have taken off and cleaned .Put it all back on no leaks. Could the boots be bad and we just can't see or hear the leak? Spark is good. The motor is very strong she wants to go . I want to get on her and go but first things first.Should I get a new set of boots or is there something I' m not doing right . Help please and thank-you . you people are the best.

[Hoomgar]

Did you check the intake boot o-rings? If they are bad you will leak almost for sure. They really need to be in good shape and should be greased with hi-temp grease to ensure a good seal. If the boots themselves are leaking you should be able to see cracks in them but not always. You can test this with some carb cleaner. Start the engine and spray all around the areas where they seal and the boots themselves and see if it sucks any of the cleaner in. If it does, you have found your leak.

Here is a schematic that shows the o-ring part #28:

http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/showschematic~dept_id~725010.asp

[Anonymous]

GS1100GD Suzuki 83 bogging????????????????

I think you are right I will get a new set of boots I thing these have never been changed they were in bad shape alot of rust the bike had not been running for about four years and I don't know who worked on it but there was alot of thing that Seam right from the start . THe person I get from said every spring he would kill the battery before the bike would start. So maby this could be part of the problem . Thanks.

[Anonymous]

GS1100GD Suzuki 83 bogging????????????????

Yes Hoomger I went back and checked the boots again. You are right the black O-rings were cracked. When I put the new ones on what should I do to make sure I do it right?(The first time)A big big thank-you for your help.I know more about cars and trucks. What I have found out about bikes is you have to be alot more carefull.It was hard to see the cracks at first .I was not sure the O-rings are black.

[luc8421]

well for starters, you'll be lucky if the boots come off easy. the screw heads often strip, but with a good pair of vice grips, you can usually get them out. just make sure the mating surface of both the boot and cylinder head are clear of debris and any bits of the old o-rings. then place the o-rings in the slots, and screw them back in.

To make your life easier in the future, replaced the original screws with allen head hex screws, so they won't strip as easily.