Gs850 issues

[Scudder]

Yes. When I pulled plug 2 I could feel air coming out when I turned the engine. Plug 2 has spark. Leads me to think I need to do the carbs again. They were in horrible shape when I go the bike. I'll adjust the valves and if it still messed up, head back into the carbs.

Scudder

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 times to get the carbs really clean.

Starter clutch page from Partshark's parts fiche: http://www.partshark.com/fiche_secti...1980&fveh=2143



Have a look at this before you adjust the valves:

Valve Adjustments (8 Valve)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Scudder]

Got the stator cover back on and the big gear lined up. Check the gaps on valves and all check out fine. Opened up carb 2 and started taking out all the jets, etc. The mixture screw was a real problem getting out. It was every tight, and I almost striped the head of it removing it. I dipped the jets, and the orignial mixture screw. I'm hoping that might be the problem. Seems to be the last thing that I can think of as the problem. Going to reassemble and give'er a shot tomorrow or Friday.

Scudder

[Big T]

Your problem is more likely in the carb body of #2 rather than the jets

You did dip them before?

[Scudder]

Nope. Just sprayed them, extensively. I've never, dipped my carbs before, but I know I should. Just haven't wanted to go through taking the carbs apart from one another and then syncing them after. Basically I've been a bit intimitated to do it, but I suppose there is no short cut. Going to have to go the whole 9 yards, with this bike.

Scudder

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Yes, a proper carb cleaning is essential. Have you done this? Click here.----> Mikuni BS(CV) Carburetor Rebuild Tutorial (by Mr. Nessism)

What about the other necessary maintenance tasks? For the lists, click here:----> The Mega-Welcome.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Scudder]

I have done all the big 10 things to do. I learned that the hard way on my gs750. However, I've not rebuilt using the tutorial. It is in my plan though. I was hoping to escape the dipping and total rebuild, but looks like that ain't gonna happen.

Scudder

[Scudder]

Cleaned the carbs and carb parts for #2. Cylinder 2 is now firing. Pipe is hot, etc. Seems to have solved the problem for now. Bike starts and idles great. Long way from road worthy though. Thanks a million.

Scudder

[Normk]

You may wish to use some Sea Foam in the fuel, especially if the bike will be some time before on the road. Sea Foam acts very well as a fuel stabilizer and may work away at inacessbile deposits.

It's good to hear of another 850 going to be back on the road.

Cleaned the carbs and carb parts for #2. Cylinder 2 is now firing. Pipe is hot, etc. Seems to have solved the problem for now. Bike starts and idles great. Long way from road worthy though. Thanks a million.

Scudder