GS550T Carb Problems

[blmiller8]

I have a GS550T that I have rebuilt and in the process cant start now. Here is what I am experiencing. I have fuel flow, Air, spark. I can get the bike to start but I have to have the throttle full open to get it to Idle at 1000 rpm. This is with a stage 3 kit on it aswell.
Someone told me that all that is missing from my carb is the adjustment screw spring for adjusting where the bike idles. I was just wundering if that little spring can cause me all of this trouble. And if this is true where can I find the spring.

[blmiller8]

Sorry wrong forum can this be moved to where its supposed to be

[brveagle]

That spring can definently cause you troubles. It's actually not just a spring. it's the spring and knob. It is located in the dead center between the float bowls. I stole this pic off ebay to help explain. I circled the knob in red.

[blmiller8]

I hear what you are saying. I gave up after a week of messing with the carbs and trying to start the bike. I took it up to the shop.