GS1000 CV carb clean

[Suzuki mad]

Well its finally come to it.

After changing the fuel tap on the GS I containinated the fuel with rust from a bowser I used to syphon the tank. The GS ran poorly and stalled on the way home. I drained the system and ran the engine till it died with lack of fuel then drained the remained from the float bowls.

I've read the CV carb clean series and order and received the parts I think I will need for the whole job.

So who's done this and what do I need to be aware of as to the pit falls of this clean process? I've never been into carbs this far before so its a first for me.

Suzuki mad

GS1000E 1981
GSX1100ESD 1983
GSF1200K1 2002.

[focus frenzy]

the biggest most critical mistake I know of is being to agressive when attempting to remove the float pivot pins. the legs are semi-brittle and will snap.

the little rubber plugs that cover the pilot jet are important and if the are mashed and have lost their flexability replace them. leakage around them will drive you nuts.

[KiwiGS]

Like most people here I have pulled the carbs on my bike apart (quite a few times!)
It is not hard.
Just to take it slow.
Don't force anything.
Have a clean work space.
Oh and take it slow.
Cheers

[Nessism]

the biggest most critical mistake I know of is being to agressive when attempting to remove the float pivot pins. the legs are semi-brittle and will snap.

the little rubber plugs that cover the pilot jet are important and if the are mashed and have lost their flexability replace them. leakage around them will drive you nuts.

Important detail here.

Before pushing the float pin out support the post against your workbench...and go easy.

[Pearson]

Like most people here I have pulled the carbs on my bike apart (quite a few times!)
It is not hard.
Just to take it slow.
Don't force anything.
Have a clean work space.
Oh and take it slow.
Cheers

I would add:
before you start turning things (like jets) have a piece of paper and pencil handy to write number of turns and things like that. A camera w/flash is also very, very handy during any new or unfamiliar work.