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Hi all, got this gs550l as my first bike it did not start had someone work on it . Cleaned the carbs dud some new wirering and some other parts after that bike started but kept on dieing. I'm not a bike mech. Never worked on them . I changed the oil and noticed gas in it . If there is any one from New Jersey that know these bike and wants to make some extra money email me at Gkorzec31@gmail.com. I already spent a ton on this bike so not looking for another mechanic that's gonna come and watch YouTube vids on how to fix it . Thanks in advance
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Have you tried turning the idle knob up? Its the big knob between the center two carbs. Also see if it stays running with a little choke applied then dies when you let choke off. This will indicate that the idles set to low.
Also, whats this guys background that did the carbs???? Lots of experience or what? Im curious as to if he did a full tear down and did them properly or if he was one of those " I sprayed carb spray in all the holes" hacks.
I rebuild carbs the right way if you feel you need my services. OR you can use the carbs rebuild tutorials on the right side of this sites home page to check them yourself. Whatever youre comfy with. SAVE THIS PLACE.
Last edited by chuck hahn; 11-29-2020, 06:31 AM.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it. -
If you’re serious about keeping this critter ,Send the carb rack to someone on this site that knows how to do it right....
gas in oil....could be carb problem...or petcock failure- easy to check latter. Make sure you understand correct petcock operation.
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Question for chuck. Just wondering how the price for doing the carbs on an early 550, with 4 carbs, would compare to doing the carbs on a later model 550's that has only 2 carbs. Wifee had an 84 550ES for a while, but we never the dual carbs off.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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I flat rate them. 50 bucks per carb plus parts and return shipping. It averages out to around 325 or so all said and done. That is if none of the seats, float needles, etc etc dont look to need replaced. 325 is the rebuild with orings and new bowl gaskets plus shipping.Last edited by chuck hahn; 11-29-2020, 06:47 PM.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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