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    Carb Cleaning (oh no, not another...)

    Ok, this is likely a dumb one, but... It would appear my GS650GLX carbs have never seen a thorough cleaning as the air screw caps are still on and the little holes in the caps are pristine. So, my question (and assumption) is I do need to pop these covers off and "gently seat the screws counting the turns" and then remove them for proper cleaning?

    I would have assumed that sometime during the past 26 years and 24K miles, the thought of cleaning the carbs would have crossed the PO's mind:? ? Apparently not, though, those little buggers have not been removed before.

    Also, after the cleaning and subsequent adjustments:shock:, does anyone ever reinstall the caps? Thanks for your help.

    Norseman
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    You got it. Count the turns to close them. Keep in mind that you may want to deviate slightly from the origional settings though.

    Good luck.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #3
      Poping Air Screw Caps

      Thanks, Nessism. What's the preferred method for removing the caps, and do I save them and re-install?

      Norseman

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        Originally posted by Norseman View Post
        Thanks, Nessism. What's the preferred method for removing the caps, and do I save them and re-install?

        Norseman
        A small drill bit or a punch. These are just sheet metal, so don't get carried away. I remember one guy who drilled completely through the air screw...

        Never heard of putting the caps back in place.

        Are your carbs exhibiting problems, or are you cleaning them simply because they're -- umm, virginal?
        and God said, "Let there be air compressors!"
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          #5
          Shops are required to put them back in! well at least there suppossed to.

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            Why, oh Why??

            Thanks, Guys. Well, to answer your question, Robert, it all began when I got the bike this late January. It started "ok", but the idle was real rough and would die if allowed to idle for more than 15-20 seconds. Then I noticed gas leaking from two of the carbs by the drain screw. Then I noticed a significant amount of gas in the oil. So considering all these factors, and the fact that the GS650 is for my son (I have my own bike; Kawa KZ1000), I figured a thorough cleaning and replacement of all gaskets and o-rings was the way to go. I am also doing a valve clearance check/adjustment while I'm replacing walve cover and breather gaskets, as well as a chain tensioner rebuild (leaks alot).

            Plus I got this great deal on o-rings from this Robert Barr fellow, and thought; Jeez, how could I not do this :-D.....

            Norseman

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