nooby needs advice

[goff]

Hello people , new to the site and need some help . i bought a non running gsx1100 to play with , got it running but not too well . Its hard to start , won't idle , runs to about 2000 rpm then when i open the throttle wide it dies and backfires . It will keep running if i back off but if i hold it open it'll stop.Fuel ? , ignition ? . Any clues ? Thanks . goff .

[Nessism]

Start here... http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_carbrebuild.htm

http://cycleorings.com/ Get an O-ring kit

http://z1enterprises.com/ Float bowl gasket, pilot jet plugs, misc.

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. goff,

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[tkent02]

Are you trying to run it without the airbox?
That's about how they run without the airbox unless serious jetting changes are done.

[goff]

hey , thanks for the tips and the welcome . i think i'll start from scratch , check the valve clearencence's and work my way back through the carbs etc. thanks again . goff