Stuck Jets

[Steve]

The holes are there to mix the air from the pilot air jet that is in the intake throat. Without the holes, you will not have a "mixture", only a limited quantity of "fuel". The rest of the carb is calibrated for mixture, it won't know what to do with raw fuel.

Bottom line: you need the bleed holes on the sides of the jets.

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Does it have to have the holes? What do those holes do for the GS550, as opposed to the non-hole ones?

It's hard for me to find the exact words, but I think you know what I'm trying to say.

[Steve]

I usually get my jets from Jets R Us.

However, ... looking at Nessism's link, it appears that not only are they cheaper at Dennis Kirk, it appears that you get TWO jets for that cheaper price. If that's true, I will be getting my jets from DK from now on.

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[Nessism]

Those look like the wrong jets. These look like a match...https://www.denniskirk.com/mikuni/oe...prd/176040.sku

Alright, I got the old jets out, and the carburetor fully disassembled. The old jets have holes in the sides, the new ones don't. Is that ok? Also, the threads don't seem as wide as the old ones. I hope they still fit.

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[fastbysuzuki]

Good stuff 👍👍👍

[Steve]

OK, I'm trying to figure out who this "Steve" guy is that everyone is talking about, too.

Obviously, I have not been checking this thread often enough.

ZPS, I got your PM, will respond to it.

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[Rich82GS750TZ]

[fastbysuzuki]

ZPS take stock please, you have been given excellent advice by some to contact Steve and ask him what the cost would be Steve has many satisfied customers and you will struggle to find better.
I know who I would go with as opposed to a shop that you do not know has a website that has reviews that may or not be true.

[Rob S.]

I think U-Haul will rent you a trailer for like $20.

Remember, those can be manipulated. Word of mouth is good - you can generally tell if someone is lying to you.

That is true. I also don't have a truck or trailer. I'd have to rent one, or buy a rack. I got a trailer hitch for a 2006 Ford Escape, but I don't know how well a rack would work on that, being front wheel drive.

[Rob S.]

...the online reviews are generally good.

Remember, those can be manipulated. Word of mouth is good - you can generally tell if someone is lying to you.

It's not really local, per se. It's in the next town over. As such, I haven't been able to view their work (as it's in a back room), but the online reviews are generally good.

[Rob S.]

Steve is the man with the experience and facilities to fix your carbs.
There are others too.

A local shop, Brenny's Motorcycle Clinic, charges $100 per carb, for $400 total.

How much do you know about this "Brenny's"? Do you know "Brenny" himself? Any of his mechanics (like the guy who would be doing your work)? Have you spoken with any of his customers? Do you know how long he's been in business, current location or elsewhere?

Local is nice, but selfishness (enlightened self interest) is the order of the day here.

You've read (or should read) Steve's detailed explanations of the workings of carbs. You can also read testimonials and reviews of his work, along with photos. Haven't read a bad word about Steve.

Now try to gather similar info on "Brenny". I'm sure you have demands on your time and I doubt that you live across the street from Brenny. But if you did, I'd say plant yourself in a window and watch. Is he busy? Do the people coming and particularly leaving seem happy or not? Do bikes leaving his shop sound like they're running good? You don't want to be a pain, but pass by and hang around as much as you can. You can get screwed locally as bad as from a thousand miles away.

For most of us long timers, Steve is a known quantity. Brenny, not so much.

You've got your work cut out for you. Good luck.

[cowboyup3371]

I’ll have to remember the Torx bit idea, but I have always used a left-hand drill to extract them.

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Turn the bit SLOWLY. Let it dig in, rather than spin out all the chips.

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A heat gun isn't enough. You need at least a propane torch, if not oxy-acetylene.

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That's the problem with the internet: so much conflicting advice. A heat gun, a propane torch. A propane torch will ruin it, but a heat gun isn't enough.

Who is Steve? Also, pictures incoming.

Have you read the thread? I'll include his comments for you again