After posting some time ago regarding my newly acquired '80 GS850, I have been following the step-by-step to get this puppy running the best I can.
I've replaced the intake boots and o-rings (carb side), installed dyna coils and wires, new plugs (that was a poser for a while...running on two cylinders, with "new" plugs installed by PO), and it ran very well on the highway, but still had a tendancy to die in traffic at stop lights. This AM, I went through the fast idle carb setup, and discovered that the air screws were only set to about 1/4 turn out. After resetting to 2 turns, and adjusting from there, I have a bike that idles like a new bike.
I have to laugh at myself, every problem I tackle, after first throwing money at it (well, at least I end up with new parts), ends up being solved with little or no outlay of cash. At least I am pretty familiar with the bike, now....
I've replaced the intake boots and o-rings (carb side), installed dyna coils and wires, new plugs (that was a poser for a while...running on two cylinders, with "new" plugs installed by PO), and it ran very well on the highway, but still had a tendancy to die in traffic at stop lights. This AM, I went through the fast idle carb setup, and discovered that the air screws were only set to about 1/4 turn out. After resetting to 2 turns, and adjusting from there, I have a bike that idles like a new bike.
I have to laugh at myself, every problem I tackle, after first throwing money at it (well, at least I end up with new parts), ends up being solved with little or no outlay of cash. At least I am pretty familiar with the bike, now....
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