1981 GS-1000-G Carb. problems

[tigersfriend]

I am thinking about trying to put on a set of 1983 1100 CV-carbs. on my 1981 GS 1000 G and was wondering if they will work and will I have to make jetting changes. After spending weeks trying to make the carbs on my other "81" GS 1000 G work, I finall put in the jet needle and needle jet from a "83 1100 and was able to make it work by adjusting the needle setting down, it works good but not perfect. both stock CV carbs real very lean at mid throttle and the (stock) needles do not have an adjustment, can I just buy different size needles for the originals and perhaps different needle jets to fix my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated as this problem has plagued me for months now.

[Dink]

Buy a jet kit for your bike as it includes adjustable needles for your carbs.
Dink

[Anonymous]

Go to K&N and buy a jet kit for your GS1000 I bought one for 38 and change two weeks ago from their jet kit blow out. Check it out you might be pleasently surprised.

[Anonymous]

Re: 1981 GS-1000-G Carb. problems

I am thinking about trying to put on a set of 1983 1100 CV-carbs. on my 1981 GS 1000 G and was wondering if they will work and will I have to make jetting changes. After spending weeks trying to make the carbs on my other "81" GS 1000 G work, I finall put in the jet needle and needle jet from a "83 1100 and was able to make it work by adjusting the needle setting down, it works good but not perfect. both stock CV carbs real very lean at mid throttle and the (stock) needles do not have an adjustment, can I just buy different size needles for the originals and perhaps different needle jets to fix my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated as this problem has plagued me for months now.

HOW DID IT TURN OUT????