1983 Suzuki GS1100ED --- "Big Boy"

[psyguy]

But the damn clutch rattles under 1,500 RPM!

So I will start it up again on Monday when my neighbors are at work .

So your neigbours have a choice - either a noisy clutch or a noisy engine... lol

You typically use the full choke only for the very start and can then turn it down so the engine idles at aprox 1000 rpm (and it should idle at that speed even when cold).

But the damn clutch rattles under 1,500 RPM! I need to fix that soon. The bike vibrates and makes an ugly noise only under 1,500 RPM and if I pull the clutch in, it's gone.

I think I will tie the clutch to the handlebar and give it another go tomorrow. I need to hear it idle and revving. Vrooom Vroooooom!!!!

[psyguy]

You typically use the full choke only for the very start and can then turn it down so the engine idles at aprox 1000 rpm (and it should idle at that speed even when cold).

You didn't try turning the idle down? Ray.

Was I supposed to? The choke was on at full blast and was at about 2,000-2,500 RPM. That sounds right doesn't it?

[rapidray]

You didn't try turning the idle down? Ray.

Bill, if you're reading this, the carbs look great! No more crappy black paint!






Also got a CPCU from Bill. Installed it but still no lights so the problem is somewhere else...


Man... I always find myself looking back as I'm walking away .


So... I had to start it up. Turned the choke on, hit the start button, and the RPM was between 2,000-3,000 RPM. That's as far as I got. The bike is too loud even at those RPM's. So I will start it up again on Monday when my neighbors are at work .

[pete]

Nice! Looking forward to the update

Alright. It's here! Got my carbs back and a check panel control unit. Will install them now and post results later today.

So how about now then?

It's 1:30 PM now and he's still not here. But at least we get mail service on Saturday .

[pete]

So how about now then?

No Pete it's still morning here.

Yeah. What he said. Well, it's almost 12 PM now. But the mailman is inconsistent. He may be here at 1 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, etc. I never know when he'll be here! But I always listen for that little white van . I love it when he gets here with stuff!

No Pete it's still morning here.

[pete]

Excellent! Is it afternoon there yet?

Yeah me too!

I was actually just thinking I should re-post and say.. now to get back *on* topic... how's the 1100 going? haha

I don't mind going off topic every once in a while.

I just checked tracking. The carbs and check panel control unit is in Federal Way, WA! That's 10 mins from my house. It will be delivered tomorrow afternoon.

So I hope to have a good update tomorrow!

[pete]

Yeah me too!

I was actually just thinking I should re-post and say.. now to get back *on* topic... how's the 1100 going? haha