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    Running rough and high idle after winter storage

    Hopefully someone can give me a few pointers. Just started my 81 GS1000L after winter storage (carbs were dry) and the engine is reving @3K and will not drop back and is difficult to start..It was running normal prior to storage.

    I did replace the OEM handle bars with a low type over the winter but I can't see any cable binding and throttle/cable movement seems normal. I plan on replacing the cable with a shorter version as soon as I find one.The choke cable/linkage also appears normal.What have I done wrong oram I overlooking something.This bike always started normal with full choke so I don't really know where to start.

    Any pointers would be greatly appreciated !!

    #2
    My guess is either your throttle cable is binding or the intake boot O-rings are leaking. You might want to check out these two things.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

    Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

    Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

    Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

    KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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      #3
      Running rough

      As I indicated all trottle movement is perfectly normal...there are no binds in the cable and I kink of doubt that the boots are the issue as it was fine prior to spending the winter on the side stand. Is it possible that a float is stuck or something like that. I really don't want to rip tghose carbs off if I don't have to

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        #4
        Did you stabilize the gas? Did you try fresh gas?
        1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
        1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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          #5
          Clean the carbs, change all the O-rings, change the intake boot O-rings, vacuum sync the carbs. While the carbs are off, adjust the valves. Your bike will love you for the attention.
          Ed

          To measure is to know.

          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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