GS450L - engine stalls after start

I've done a lot of carbs, and every so often, one just doesn't work.

After taking it back out and looking/dipping/cleaning and playin around with the float pin etc.. then it works.
I hope you are good to go fo rat LEAST another 30 yeers!!!! Have fun!!

It still needs some mechanical work but getting it running was a pretty big step and makes it easier to determine what else needs tuning and tweaking.

[pete]

Woohoo! Glad to see you got it running and got out for a ride

I feel weird replying in the ladies forum so I replied here

I've done a lot of carbs, and every so often, one just doesn't work.

After taking it back out and looking/dipping/cleaning and playin around with the float pin etc.. then it works.
I hope you are good to go fo rat LEAST another 30 yeers!!!! Have fun!!

I have an update in the Ladies Only forum .

well shucks!! but maybe another member here in FL can assist you if needed?

It's always something simple, these bike's problems.. just how to find it takes patience, experience, tools and logic!!

I won't even ask what kind of beer hahahaha..

but
I will ask if you are near NW pennsylvania!!!

We're in Florida.

I have beer chilling in the fridge in the garage for hands that help .

I won't even ask what kind of beer hahahaha..

but
I will ask if you are near NW pennsylvania!!!

Just like the postcard says:

wish you were here..

I wish I was THERE LOL..

I have beer chilling in the fridge in the garage for hands that help .

Sounds like I have a weekend project lined up for when my more mechanically inclined friend comes over to help me.

Just like the postcard says:

wish you were here..

I wish I was THERE LOL..

[pete]

As long as it's not coming in via the vacuum hose it's probably ok, but best to be safe is all I'm thinking.

Yes too much fuel will definitely do that!

Sounds like you're on the right track now...

Edit: Forgot to say double check your oil doesn't have any fuel in it too.

I have oil and filter for an oil change. I couldn't smell any gas when I pulled the dipstick but you never know.

[pete]

Yes too much fuel will definitely do that!

Sounds like you're on the right track now...

Edit: Forgot to say double check your oil doesn't have any fuel in it too.

The carbs flooded and the needle and seat couldn't stop the flow of fuel.

This might be your whole problem.

If it is: With the gas on prime and a full tank, the needle should be able to hold the fuel back.
You could replace the needle and seats or use a Q-tip and some metal polish in a drill to polish the needle and seat so that you get a good seal.

These engines stall out with too much fuel as well.

Sounds like I have a weekend project lined up for when my more mechanically inclined friend comes over to help me.

[Mekanix]

The carbs flooded and the needle and seat couldn't stop the flow of fuel.

This might be your whole problem.

If it is: With the gas on prime and a full tank, the needle should be able to hold the fuel back.
You could replace the needle and seats or use a Q-tip and some metal polish in a drill to polish the needle and seat so that you get a good seal.

These engines stall out with too much fuel as well.

Update: This afternoon, I tried starting it (put the petcock on prime) and then cranked it. No joy on the starting. When I was done, I put the petcock back on "on". I just went out to the garage a few minutes ago and there's a small puddle of gas on the floor underneath the hose that runs from the carb to the ground.