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cleaned carbs , all jets very clean . replaced all O-rings , trouble is starts great when cold don't even need choke ,idles around 800 rpm , ride it for hour no problems shut it off will not restart . cools down starts right up . could this be valve adjustment . thanks for any help
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hows yer battery? Could be a discharging battery.
Mind you mine does have troubel starting on a hot day after a hot run.
I awlays thought the carb bowls were evapping the fule and not filling.
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battery is good I actually topped it off with acid and recharged while doing carbs ,have no trouble turning engine overComment
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how many turns out are your screws mine are 3 I think.Comment
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r u talking about the 4 fuel flow needles ? mine r set 3 half turns (1 1/2 ) total , manual says air screwsLast edited by Guest; 09-08-2015, 01:10 PM.Comment
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Have you checked the valves? I doubt it's the issue but it could be.Originally posted by Imwildcoyote View Post
This era of 550s had some issues with bad ignitors as well.'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)Comment
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No I haven't checked valves yet , was going to be next stepComment
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yes by all means check the valves. That should have been done witht he carbs anyway.Comment
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I put new float valve in when I had carbs apart , I'm talking about checking engine intake and exhaust valvesComment
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To clarify, Jeep and I are just suggesting you check your valve clearances.Originally posted by Imwildcoyote View Post
Unless you have reason to suspect there is a problem with the valves themselves (e.g. bent, etc) then you shouldn't have to pull them.'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)Comment
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Thank you , yes we're on same page , that is also what I was talking aboutComment
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