Low RPM Performance S*cks

[sebby110]

Hello Follow GSers;

Just thought I might pick your collective brains, for some solution to a recent problem.

I own a '83-850 and a few months ago I noticed it was running really crappy when I'm in the low rpm. :?
Bike starts right up, even when cold, never faulters there.
But when I pull out in low gear, or anytime I'm running in low rpm's, it always sounds rough, and that it lacks power. put...put...putttt :?

But when I crank the rpm's high, either to pass someone on the highway or take off fast from a traffic light , it has a great pull....Lots of power there. Feels goooood ..zzzipppp

I used some carb cleaner, but no change.

Any ideas ? Possible quick fixes ( or long fixes for that matter) ???

Thanks for any advise.
Ride Tall.
Sebby110

[IanFrancisco]

Sounds like it's time for a thorough carb clean and balance. PITA I know but sometimes quick and easy doesn't get it done. Plenty of info here in old posts re carb cleaning and there's even a step by step with photos. See the carb cleaning series link on the main page here.

[sebby110]

Ian;

Thanks for the advice.
I guess there's no use avoiding it...right

[gsBert]

time for new sparkplugs?

[sebby110]

Bert;

Plugs look reasonable.
#3 plug look a little whiter than I'd like to see.
Maybe a lean condition ?