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Keith I swapped my spark plug wires around and this still did not help. But I guess it did show me that I do not need a coil. After the swap it still Missed fired from the right side it also misfires when riding and down shifting at very low speed like coming to a stop but then taking off if that info helps. Brad I have not rebuilt the carbs and I have never attempted to rebuild a carb before.
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No worries. I'd never done it before, either. I followed the carb series on the mainpage. It's easy enough. Otherwise you'd be looking at a minimum of $400 to have a shop do it. Plus you've stumbled upon the best library of knowledge on the web that caters to your bike specifically.
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Ok, went back to the house and checked my manual (duh!), and it says that Suzi switched to electronic ignition starting in '79.
However, when I got to the house, I told my dad what I was about to do, and he said start with the simplest thing first. So, I checked out my plugs again, and found that the stock plug cap was loose inside. I tried tightening it up, but it was spent. I managed to rig up something temporary, and it works great. Looks like I will be visiting the dealership tomorrow, too.Comment
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OK. If you tested as I said and the problem didn't transfer with the lead, we know it's a carb or cylinder problem. My test would also tell you which carb or cylinder is causing the problem.Originally posted by ccruit
Most likely it's the carb. You say the only thing you've checked is the mixture screw adjustments.
I think the carbs need to be cleaned and inspected. Check all o-rings/diaphragms and adjust float levels. Replace manifold o-rings if you have them. Synch the carbs too.
If you're not happy about taking the carbs apart, you may try to synch the carbs and you may be lucky.And on the seventh day,after resting from all that he had done,God went for a ride on his GS!
Upon seeing that it was good, he went out again on his ZX14! But just a little bit faster!
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Ok Keith I was afraid you where going to say that. I have never rebuilt a carb but I will give it a shot. Does any one have a book or drawing I can use?Comment
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Keith I was not able to Unplug on the right side left plug and start the bike it would not start up.Comment
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Keith is there some place to order a carb rebuild kit and should I rebuild the 2 carbs? On the other hand, can I just rebuild the right side?Comment
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Keith when I unplug the far right spark plug then it does not do it any more?Comment
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OK. Sitting on the bike, left to right, the cylinders are 1,2,3,4.Originally posted by ccruit
When you pull #4 cap off, the problem stops. This proves #4 is the problem, but you still must prove if it's the #4 cap/lead, or the #4 carb/cylinder.
Swap #4 lead with #1. Start the bike. The problem will continue at this point of course, because you still have either a bad cap/lead, or a bad carb/cylinder. At this point, you know you have a known good lead (from #1) feeding a "suspect" #4 cylinder. You also have a "suspect" lead (from #4) feeding a known good #1 cylinder.
With the bike running, now pull off the lead feeding #4 cylinder. If the problem stops, the problem is your #4 carb or cylinder. If the problem continues, the problem is the #4 cap/lead (that is temporarily on #1 cylinder).
If indeed the problem is the cap/lead, there's a good chance the bike may simply die as you remove the known good cap/lead feeding #4 cylinder. That's because the bike will actually be trying to run on 2 known good cylinders (#2 and 3), one cylinder disconnected at the moment (#4) and one cylinder being fed by the bad cap/lead.
And yes, you can rebuild just one carb if you wish, or two, etc. If you're going to keep the bike long enough, you may want to rebuild all four and possibly not have to go through this again. If the problem is the carb, a simple cleaning may fix the problem. You have to take the carb(s) apart to inspect for dirt, worn parts/o-rings, and to adjust float level. The carbs must be vacuum synched too.
But first determine if it's the carb or a bad cap/lead.And on the seventh day,after resting from all that he had done,God went for a ride on his GS!
Upon seeing that it was good, he went out again on his ZX14! But just a little bit faster!Comment
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Follow this; http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_carbrebuild.htm and you should be good to go with the rebuild. As for where to get the kits, you can use partsnmore.com. It'll probably run you around $50 for all four kits (you'll need one for each carb). As for carb dip, try a car parts store such as Autozone or Advanced Autoparts. You may also want to pick up an impact screw driver. If you have a Harbor Freight near you, it'll cost less than $10. The biggest thing is that you try and do it one carb at a time, that way you know where everything goes. As you put one together, take one apart. If you are worried about forgetting, take pictures.Originally posted by ccruit
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Ok Brad I am going to try this today.Comment
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Brad Parts more did not have my bike on the list. Gs550L 1985 and it only has 2 carbs. I will still use the procedure on this site as far as the rebuild goes. But I would like to have a kit to use fore repair.Comment
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I doubt there is anything wrong with your needles or jets other than maybe needing cleaning, so a parts replacement kit should not be necessary. Since you bike has CV carbs, I suspect that Suzuki would not have made special needles and seats that fit only your bike. If we assume internals are the same relative to required seals ("O" rings"), then you may be able to use one of Robert Barrs "O" ring kits for the 4 cylinder CV bikes. I would PM Robert to ask if he knows if they would work. If they will, the kit is $12, and you should be good to go.
Earl
Originally posted by ccruitKomorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.Comment
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Do you have four carbs or two??Originally posted by ccruitAnd on the seventh day,after resting from all that he had done,God went for a ride on his GS!
Upon seeing that it was good, he went out again on his ZX14! But just a little bit faster!Comment
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keith I have 2 carbsComment
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