help...why am i running on 2 cylinders??

[bigbadbusa916]

ok so i picked up a 1985 gs1150 and i cleaned out the carbs thoroughly, checked compresion, but now the thing runs on 2 cylinders. I start the bike and it starts each time on each first press of the button. but 3-4 header pipe does not get as hot as 1 and 2..does ts mean its running on 2 cylinders???what should i do??waht should i check for

[SqDancerLynn1]

3 & 4 involves both coils so check for spark. SpaRK oK ? It means the carbs are still not working proprely

[almarconi]

help...why am i running on 2 cylinders??

I think its caused by bad kharma from selling questionable motorcycle parts to GSR members.

[BassCliff]

Only two cylinders?

Why are you running on only two cylinders?

Because you ride a Harley?

Sorry, I couldn't resist.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff