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I just picked up a 1980 GS1100e great shape got it for 400$ in Quebec new tires, chain ,steel brake lines, and more,took it for a ride tonight its cold blooded I new that , put fresh gas in it got a bit better , idle seems high now I know why it's just plain sluggish until you get it moving once it's moving it pulls hard to redline no problem no hesitating , any help would be appreciated , and thanx in advance, brian
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Time for maintenance!Jordan
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carbs were cleaned , as I said it is only at low rpms taking off from a stop, brianComment
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this is when you are running on your idle circuits- the easiest to clog and give you hesitation as you vroom off. Try some doses of fuel cleaner- you might get lucky.Originally posted by harley10 View Post1981 gs650L
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Exactly how were they "cleaned"?Originally posted by harley10 View Post
If you just dropped the float bowls and spritzed around some carb cleaner, you just wasted some carb cleaner.
They need the full "strip and dip" treatment, along with a new set of o-rings. Then, when they are REALLY clean, a bit of simple adjustment will take away that "cold-blooded" attitude. Start with a valve adjustment, then do a carb sync and adjust the pilot mixture.
When you are done with these simple items, you will think your bike just dropped about 34 years off its age.
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#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Instead of the old "strip and dip" method, put them through an ultrasonic cleaning after disassembly. No messy chemicals, much better cleaning and better for the environment.80 gs1100 16-v ported & polished, 1 mm oversize intake valves, 1150 carbs w/Dynojet stage 3, plus Bandit/gsxr upgradesComment
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They were stripped and cleaned by a professional so I'm told, does it have to with air mixture screw possibly , also thanks in advance for help!BrianComment
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I wouldn't accept what a seller tells me about maintenance items, unless it's something that I can visually verify. Sellers have been known to tell little white lies...Originally posted by harley10 View Post
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Do it for yourself and KNOW that it's doneCowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
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I know many "professionals" that don't do the job correctly.Originally posted by harley10 View Post
"Professional" does not necessarily mean they are good at it, only that they get paid for it.
Nastyjones is somewhat local for you. Send the carbs to him, he'll do a fine job.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)Comment
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Ok I will clean them or get nasty jones to do it for me, thanx guys !Comment
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