Newbie, Gs700!! Main Jet 127??

[njsback]

Hi to all!! Great website, very helpful people. I just got a gs700e of ebay for 500.00 working on getting it back in running shape. It is pretty much stock. I had a gs700 a few years ago and loved it!! So when I seen this one on ebay I could'nt pass it up. Thanks to all your posts I have the bike runing fairly well. The carbs had 127 main jets though?? Bought new 125 jets, boots, o-rings, fuel cock, ect... Cleaned everything and put it together. Started and ran, took it down the road and it seemed like it had no power compared to my old gs. It also did'nt drop the idle down sometimes when coming to a stop. So I put the 127 jets back in. Road down the street and it knocked my socks off!! Know I think it is faster than my old gs. Do you guys think it will be o.k. with 127 jets?? Or to much fuel? It is great to be a gs owner again. And thanks to all for your help!!

[njsback]

Oh yea, with the 125 jets the throttle response was very sluggish. With the 127 jets as soon as you twist its there!! Just seems odd for a stock intake and exit to run 127 jets. I do'nt want to take a longer trip and have it running to rich and leaving me sit. Maybe I can run it and pull plugs?? Any ideas??

[kingofvenus]

I think the bike has already answered the question for you. These were on the lean side from the factory to pass emission tests. When doing any work on the carbs you will want to read the plugs color anyway.

[njsback]

Any suggestion on how long to run it before checking and should I check right after running it? I just thought it was kinda odd because from what I have read on the site, A 125 is usually good. My plugs were new but the fuel cock caused an issue of excessive fuel (have replaced it since). Do you think they will clean up if ran for a while? Or should I replace them again to make sure the plug indication is correct when checked?

[kingofvenus]

Plugs are cheap, try it with a new set. Just run it at least long enough so the oil is good and warm.

[njsback]

Thanks for your advice!! I will check it out and see how they look.