gs 550 high throttle rev

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  • eddie50clarke

    #1

    gs 550 high throttle rev

    hi all
    just put carbs back on after clean,got the engine tickin over at 1200rpm
    but when i rev the bike the rpm goes up and up and up and says there even when i close throttle
    any ideas

    cheers ed
  • Guest

    #2
    Throttle cables are binding.

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    • Herzie

      #3
      Or maybe it's pulling false air from somewhere, could be the intake boots.

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      • Larry D
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        • Jul 2008
        • 4926
        • Indianapolis,IN

        #4
        You either have an air leak somewhere or your have your carbs adjusted very lean at idle.
        Larry D
        1980 GS450S
        1981 GS450S
        2003 Heritage Softtail

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