1980 gs1000g

[ironbiker]

Only runs on full choke..crack the throttle and it shuts off,BS34SS carbs overhauled and jetted for pods over a year ago,new intake boots,petcock ,fuel line and pods.Also rewired for full 12volt at coils and new plugs.At wits end!! Want to ride real bad.

[tom203]

To clarify…it was running fine till something sinister happened…or this is it’s first pod adventure.

[ironbiker]

I believe it ran already with pods on it...before petcock leaked and had to replaced with after market unit (ordered rebuild kit for old petcock).and intakes replaced also.

[Big T]

Only runs on full choke - idle circuits are clogged
Pull the carbs and clean per the tutorial
Did it sit for a long time?

[Grimly]

I believe it ran already with pods on it...before petcock leaked and had to replaced with after market unit (ordered rebuild kit for old petcock).and intakes replaced also.

The PO fitted the pods, it didn't run right afterwards and he sold it?

[Alexander]

GS1000G Chain tensioner
Pardon my ignorance, under the carburetors and cylinders is a caster with a spring that is supposed to push the timing chain tensioner, should this be left free working with its outer spring or blocked with the click that is felt at the end of the stroke? I wouldn't want to leave it stuck.
Thanks

[Alexander]

I believe it ran already with pods on it...before petcock leaked and had to replaced with after market unit (ordered rebuild kit for old petcock).and intakes replaced also.

Mine was also affected by the same problem, everything was solved when I limited the air entry into the carburettors, too much for the OEM set up of the BS34SS, a small leak was enough to completely mess up the carburetor, everything came from a set of sleeves not completely compatible. Then the adjusted petrol conical screws did their job.