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    #1

    GS850 Backfiring.

    Hi All.

    I have a 1979 GS850 and it backfires through the left exhaust. I swopped over the coils but made no differance. It is also very hard to start from cold even with full choke. Will start with a shot of easy start. Would appreciate any help.

    Regards.

    Chris
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    How many threads have you started about the same problem? I 'think' I counted 3. Are you having problems using the site? or just trying to get your threads seen more?
    Rob
    1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
    Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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      #3
      Originally posted by azr View Post
      How many threads have you started about the same problem? I 'think' I counted 3. Are you having problems using the site? or just trying to get your threads seen more?
      And the "GS Photo of the Month" forum is probably the WORST one to get tech help.
      Last edited by Steve; 10-28-2013, 01:42 PM.
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        #4
        Sorry. First time to use.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Steve View Post
          And the "GS Photo of the Month" forum is probably the WORST one to get tech help.
          Especially without any photos.


          Life is too short to ride an L.

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            #6
            How do the plugs look?
            '79 GS750 - 4th and current ride...first since 1983
            '73 CB350 - 1st ride
            '76 GT750 - 2nd ride - the "water buffalo" - sold to buy an engagement ring
            '79 RD400F Daytona Special - 3rd ride, the last of the street legal US 2-strokes - sold to buy a house

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              #7
              Hard starting and backfiring can both be caused by tight valves. They can both be caused by gummy carburetors. My guess would be both.
              sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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                #8
                a compression tester is your friend

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