Question on carb cleanup series

[Anonymous]

Is the carb cleanup series pretty universal? I ask because I have an 85 gs550e with the twin-carbs. Do I basically follow the instructions with the only difference being that I have 2 carbs instead of 4? Thanks!

[Dink]

Yes , but I suggest taking some photos as you strip them to help you re-assemble them as obviously they are a bit different being dual throated and all.
Dink

[Griffin]

There are some parts that are different (obviously), and Dink's advice is good, because if you don't photograph them, you will have no guide to reassembly.

I am currently tearing down and cleaning the carbs from my '85 GS550. They are simple, but a couple of things are different enough from the single barrel carbs to warrant the added caution.

I also recommend only tearing one down at a time. That way, if you get stuck during reassembly, you have a correctly assembled one to act as a guide.

Maybe I'll do something similar to what is already here for the two barrel carbs.

[Anonymous]

That would be awesome if you did. I just got done downloading and printing the pdf. Lots of paper! I'll probably tackle mine next weekend. There's a great little independent shop here who said to bring them in and they'd go over them with me to determine what I need to do, too. I'm finding more and more help as I go. The previous owner has even offered help! Sooner or later they'll be done!