Should I set it on fire?

[xDownSetx]

I have what seems like this issue alot on my 1100ED.

I noticed that the airbox seems to have warped in the middle where the 2-3 cylinder boots are, thus everytime I put the carbs on I have to wrestle and pull the 2 inside boots on so it will get a good seal.

I hope your issue is something as easy.

[groundshock]

Did you take out the pilot jets and look though them to make sure they are open? Did you take out the pilot screws and shoot spray though the passage and watch it come out the port in the carb body? Sorry to question you but have to ask since so many people don't go far enough on their carb cleaning job.

I did that for sure.

Tried it again today with the relay, no dice. Idles like crap, only at half choke, and when i try to bring up the revs, it suuuuuuuuucks air in and dies.

[chef1366]

Let the motherfvcker burn!

[first timer]

did you check your carb boots and the o-rings behind the boots?

they like to leak when old.

[GQROD]

Walk away from the project to gain some peace, these things can be brutally frustrating.

Make sure your pilot AIR jets are clean.

Do the valve adjustment don't take the PO's word for anything

Do plug chops. This will tell you if you have a carb problem and wether the pilot jets are at fault.

Then test the ignition system from stem to stern. This will eliminate any electrical related problems.

Double check that the plugs are clean and gapped correctly.

Make sure the clamps are all tightened on the boots, sounds silly but i overlooked this on mine while tuning.

Hope it works out i know what you are going through.

[don_gibb6512]

Are you running the OEM coils? If so, the wires and caps could also be the culprit as well as bad coils but I'm leaning with TCK on the Martek having gone south on you.

[drhach]

Step back for a minute

I've read all of your posts and it really does sound like you need to step back on this and get some perspective. You're all over the map and it sounds like your just guessing at this point. For starters, do a thorough coil check. Ele4ctricity doesn't just go in to those things, it comes out too. Verify you voltage at the coils again and then get an ohmmeter and check the resistance of the coils and the pug wires. Check that you plugs are clean and that they are properly gapped. It probably is not your ignition system but at least you will know that it is right and you can officially rule it out. Is you battery fully charged? After all of that, then move to the carbs.

It may seem like a waste of time to bother with all of this stuff when you think you now what the problem is, but it's not. take your time. Do it right. One thing at a time.

[groundshock]

For more info, take a look at these plugs.

These are brand new, just installed them when I put the carbs back on. 1-2-3-4 left to right. Nothing more than just running like aids on the centerstand.



I would've eliminated one possible issue last night by removing the Martek, but I went to put the points back on and realized that the cam on the advance unit or whatever it's called is gone. I have the plate and wiring with the points on it, and the little metal dingus with the swing out arms on it but apparently there is supposed to be a cam or eccentric of some sort on the shaft of it that is missing in action. So I had to put the Martek back on.

[groundshock]

Let the motherfvcker burn!

Thats two votes, one more and I put it on YouTube!

[Larry D]

Stay away from the gas can and matches! I don't have the expertise to help, but NO FIRES!
You'll get it. It will run. We have the technology, we can rebuild him..er...it.
Where's Steve Austin when we need him?

[ryonker]

Where in Wisconsin do you live?

Rick

[groundshock]

Two Rivers. East coast.

[ryonker]

I am close to the west. Otherwise we could hang out. I would love to help. I pretty much spent the summer working on mine.

Good luck!

[Nessism]

Sorry to hear about all the troubles. Please forgive me though for not feeling sorry for you; that's one sweet GS1000 you got there...and a steal of a price from what I understand.

Order up a Dyna S and slap that bad boy on there. If the ignition is not the problem no loss since Dyna makes good stuff.

Keep at it and you will figure it out...or send it my way and I'll take it off your hands.

[oode]

I did check the spark last night, looked weak as balls. dull white and barely there. Kinda what led me to trying the coil relay.

If this doesnt work, the Martek is coming off and I'll have to find a new points set locally.

I didnt dip the carb bodies, only the bowls, as my carb rack has the rubber fuel joints (no o-rings) and i didnt want to take a chance messing them up. I did disassemble EVERYTHING possible, and with the combination of carb cleaner and compressed air, I'm pretty confident that theyre clean. every little tiny hole sprayed perfectly, all o-rings replaced.

You say the boots are rubber and no O-rings, can you send out a shot of that??? There should be a way to uncouple the boots and get the metal in the dip. It sure sounds like some passages could be clogged up........