Wont Idle

[Monster550]

I have a 1978 GS550 and I just did a bunch of work to it. Part of this work was removing the carbs and cleaning all the jets. I was having a little bit of difficulty starting it the other day so I replaces the spark plugs and it still wouldnt run. Fortunately, I got it running after a little bit of adjustment with the air screws. But now, I have to adjust the air screws almost every day to get it to run. Also, it wont idle well even if it is warmed up. Any sugestions?

[tkent02]

Clean the carbs completely. Dip the bodies, dip the float bowls. everything. Replace the O rings, adjust all the adjustments properly.
Check for intake leaks. Valve adjustment can make a huge difference if it hasn't been done.

[Monster550]

I have the air screws 3 turns out and Im not sure how much to adjust the idle screw.

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[tkent02]

I have the air screws 3 turns out and Im not sure how much to adjust the idle screw.

Where are the pilot fuel screws set?
And are they still working?
Usually those pilot circuit passages are the first to clog.