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    Broken Jet needle GS650

    I had one of those moments today. I was tapping the needle jet out of a carb (1981 GS650G) and heard the 'tink' of something hitting the ground. It was 1/2 of the jet. I believe I must have said "Oh, my goodness, it's not supposed to do that!" Or something similar.

    Now, anyone got a spare?

    Bike Bandit has the item listed for $16.50. No problem buying a replacement, but should I buy all FOUR so I know they are matched. Are they enough the same (for an '81 650) that I can just get one. I have a box of carb parts, but none look even close to the hole pattern. Can't sub.

    I might have a third option. I have a set off of a 750. Might consider pulling them out. At least they'd all 4 be the same, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't run right. Any thoughts?
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    #2
    Shouldn't have any problem just replacing one!

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      #3
      According to Bike Bandit the jet needle is common only to the 81-83 650's.

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        #4
        Take a good look at the ID of the other 3. I just replaced all 4 of mine because the ID's were VERY corroded & they weren't metering fuel correctly.

        Of course, it took me weeks of carb tweaking to realize that there was NO WAY i could get my #3 carb to not run rich

        Here's the thread in case you can't sleep, the last page has the nice pics of the BAD needle jet...

        What's my next move - #3 plug STILL BLACK !! - The GSResources Forums
        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=132691&page=5
        This forum contains old posts which may have information which may be useful. It is a closed forum in that you can not post here any longer. Please post your questions in the other technical forums.


        Good luck,
        '85 GS550L - SOLD
        '85 GS550E - SOLD
        '82 GS650GL - SOLD
        '81 GS750L - SOLD
        '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
        '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
        '82 GS1100G - SOLD
        '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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          #5
          broken jet

          I have a set of carbs I have been robbing parts from. 82 gs 650L. I could spare one if your looking for a deal. Peace.Bob

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            #6
            ordered new jet

            Thanks, guys. While I'd love to pick up one cheap, I already ordered a new one from ProSource. I'm a little concerned about the other three now, but it's too late at night to go look. I'll check tomorrow. I already got the o-rings and wanted to have this thing done yesterday...

            As Marvin the Martian would say:

            "Delays, Delays"

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