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    Racing Idle-going to 5,6,7 grand!

    Hello,
    I am having a problem with an '86 GS 750 I recently aquired(#2...).
    As it had sat for over 5 yrs, I took it upon myself to clean up the carbs as a matter of course(my first time doing carbs).I thought I did a thorough job.I cleaned jets,needles,etc. with carb cleaner,then blew everything w/compressed air. Carbs back on,clamps tightened,installed airbox lid & new filter,and some good gas was added.
    I hit the ignition,and it reluctantly turned over a couple,maybe three times,then lit up-in a big way!The engine spun to 5 grand and was going skyward before I cut the switch.
    I played with the idle adjuster,no response.Also,choke was just a bit cracked open(no more than a third),and no throttle was applied during all this.
    I'm at a loss,apparently carb work is right up there with picking a Stanley Cup winner(I picked Detroit...)
    Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated!

    #2
    Check your throttle cable routing . Where the cable attaches to throttle cam may be hanging on improperly placed intake boot clamp.

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      #3
      Definitely check cable routing and be sure there is about 1/8" free play in the cable using the cable adjuster. In neutral it doesn't take much throttle opening to make the motor rev.

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        #4
        Thanks guys,I will definately check that out.Sometimes all it takes is a little thing,eh?
        -Paul.

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