What to do before I start my bike for the first time (82 GS650G)?

[Fenixgoon]

Completed maintenance:

full carb clean and gasket replacement
intake boots replaced
valve clearances put in spec (all 0.04-0.05mm as measured by suzuki shop manual)
oil/filter change
air filter cleaned
new battery

So.. when I fill my gas tank and hook it up, should I set it to prime? How much choke should I use?

And how in the hell am I supposed to adjust the idle screw while the carbs are on the bike? Right now I have it turned in ever so slightly.

I just want to make sure I don't miss anything when I start her up for the first time this weekend.

I will hopefully be able to capture video for everyone. You all have been absolutely invaluable in helping me get my GS back to running condition. THANK YOU!

[Guest]

Prime for two minutes and
321 Blast-off
Good luck!

[BassCliff]

How much choke should I use?

Try 1/2 to 3/4 at first.

And how...am I supposed to adjust the idle screw while the carbs are on the bike?

You should be able to reach in from the left side and adjust the idle screw.

If you need to adjust the pilot/mixture screws you'll have to take off the tank and rig up an alternate source of fuel while you fiddle.

Nice work on your bike. You'll be riding happy in no time.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Guest]

I wouldn't use any choke at all, jsut crank the starter for 15 seconds or so, no choke, and then use choke for actual start, gives the oil a chance to work its' way to rod bearings and cylinder head. When I started my
650 awhile back, I was so excited to get it running, I used full choke first try, and she kinda raced some before I slapped the choke back down- couldn't have been too good, and it seemed that later in the season I was hearing a rod knock softly @ idle-probably a little paranoid, but she's got 35K on it