Engine redlines at startup

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  • esolliday
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Engine redlines at startup

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    Guys
    I just cleaned/rebuilt the carbs on my 84 GS1100GKE and now when I try to start it up, it immediately redlines.
    The boots and seals are new. Noticed that I cannot adjust the play in the throttle cable. Any ideas?

    Eric
    Last edited by Guest; 05-25-2018, 07:54 PM.
  • Guest

    #2
    Slacken the throttle cable, and adjust it correctly. If that doesn't work, check the routing of the cable. Make sure the ends of the cables are fully engaged in the housings, and not hung up on the adjusters.

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    • 1980GS1000E
      Forum Sage
      Past Site Supporter
      • Aug 2007
      • 1664
      • San Diego, California, USA

      #3
      Ouch! says your engine...
      Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2006 H-D Fatboy, 2021 BMW K1600B

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      • esolliday

        #4
        @1980GS1000E Yeah, it surprised me when it kicked off.

        @steveb922 That was it. When I took the carbs back off, I noticed that they weren't returning closed. I had about a 1/4 inch from the throttle stop to the adjustment screw..
        Turns out the cable jumped the guide on the handlebar side of the cable.

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