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    79' GS550 Will run on starter fluid but die after a few seconds

    I replaced the shims and it still only runs for about 30 seconds with starter fluid. I know its not a petcock issue because I have gas in my float bowls. What should I check/adjust/fix in the carb to make it run?
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    Valve clearance questions

    I opened up the engine and checked my valve clearances. Most of them are around 0.03 so that means i need to replace the shims right? How do i know what size shims i currently have and which new ones should i get?
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    79' GS550 Will run on starter fluid but die after a few seconds

    I think it originally was a peacock issue but now it’s something else. I changed the petcock and now it runs for up to a minute. I tried keeping it on pri and it works the same as regular. i’ll check for kinks in the lines.
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    79' GS550 Will run on starter fluid but die after a few seconds

    I cleaned the carbs and replaced the o rings. It now runs for a minute and dies instead of 5 seconds. Checking the valve clearance is my next step. Anything else i should do?
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    Carb Piece Question

    What does it mean if its plugged up like this?
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    Carb Piece Question

    Also, is there a guide on which carbs should have a vacuum hose from it and which ones are atmospheric pressure?
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    Carb Piece Question

    I'm reassembling my VM carburetor and don't know where this piece came from. Anyone know where it goes or what it does?
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    79' GS550 Will run on starter fluid but die after a few seconds

    Is there a carb guide for the MV carbs?
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    79' GS550 Will run on starter fluid but die after a few seconds

    My bike will run when I spray starter fluid for about a few seconds and then die. Would love some help troubleshooting if anyone has any ideas. Here's some info on it: Just resealed the gas tank with por 15. Cleaned the carbs Cleaned the petcock Tested to see if the vacuum worked and gas did...
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    1979 GS550E ignition issue? No spark?

    I recently bought a 1979 GS500E off of my cousin and it doesn't spark. I changed the spark plugs and coils but still it doesn't work. I just changed the handlebar control because I thought maybe it was the kill switch that was broken but it still wont spark. The starter on the bike has ben...
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