1982 GS550L Rebuild Carbs

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  • curtie94
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    1982 GS550L Rebuild Carbs

    Im just curious that since I have the carbs out and i am rebuilding them if I should richen the jets for todays ethanol fuel.

    I have never had the bike running, Im just wondering if these bike run lean with the stock jetting.

    The bike is 100% stock.
  • Steve
    GS Whisperer
    • Jun 2005
    • 35924
    • southwest oHIo

    #2
    The ethanol content is only 10% (so far), it does not seem to affect the jetting needs.

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    • JJ

      #3
      Originally posted by curtie94
      Im just curious that since I have the carbs out and i am rebuilding them if I should richen the jets for todays ethanol fuel.
      No..........

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      • curtie94

        #4
        alright sounds good. Thanks

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