86 gs550 e stalls while the choke is on

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  • rlg5
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    86 gs550 e stalls while the choke is on

    She starts with the choke fully on but then starts running abit rough the rpm starts dropping than she stalls,im thinking shes running lean,seem to run good after warming up anyone have any ideas THANKS
  • tkent02
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    • Jan 2006
    • 35571
    • Near South Park

    #2
    Fuel passages in the choke circuit are the first ones to clog up from sitting, as they are in the bottom of the float bowl. Clean the carburetors.
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    • tom203
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      • Aug 2010
      • 8925
      • Norway,Maine

      #3
      While you're contemplating carb cleaning, consider replacing the 4 o-rings at carb/cylinder head interface.
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