How do I get this thing going after carb cleaning?

[Anonymous]

I just got done cleaning the carbs on my 81 GS850L, but I have no idea about the process of priming it to get it started. I assume the carbs are empty, I mean of course they are. But what steps do I take from here? I know to put the petcock in the prime position, but do I crank the throttle a bunch of times or something to get fuel in the carbs? So far it just cranks and cranks, but does not start. All hoses and lines are connected properly.

As a side note, this forum is incredible. You all seem to offer great advice. Thanks

-Mike

[Billy Ricks]

If the petcock is working properly the carbs should fill with the motor off and no cranking in the prime position. It's probably just starting technique if everything else is right. Use full choke and don't crack the throttle.

[Anonymous]

I bet I just flooded the #*@! out of it. I'll give it a try later today. Thanks for the info Billy.

-Mike

[Mobetter]

prime, choke, stand on my head and wear my starter out.

The only way I've ever been able to get my bike to run after all the gas
is out of my bowls is to fill them up (manual petcock "on" position)
remove one of the chrome covers on the airbox and spray the
intakes to the carbs with starter spray (ether).

Make sure and replace the cover before starting!

Peace Mo

PS Can of starter spray = $1.50

New Starter = Massive quantity of greenbacks

[Anonymous]

prime, choke, stand on my head and wear my starter out.

The only way I've ever been able to get my bike to run after all the gas
is out of my bowls is to fill them up (manual petcock "on" position)
remove one of the chrome covers on the airbox and spray the
intakes to the carbs with starter spray (ether).

Make sure and replace the cover before starting!

Peace Mo

PS Can of starter spray = $1.50

New Starter = Massive quantity of greenbacks

But I thought I had to have the petcock in the prime position to get the gas into the carbs. With the petcock in the "on" position will they get the gas into the empty carbs? Thanks for the help

-Mike

[Mobetter]

yeah, I stated manual petcock.
If you have an automatic petcock you will need
to put it on prime.
Use the spray and put it on full choke after you've had it on prime
for 30 seconds then switch it to the on position brfore hiting the start button.

Mo