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    #16
    Good morning mate. No kick-start on her and she is a 12/79 so December of 1979.

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      #17
      So, those are the correct carbs and the link Ian gave you is correct
      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
      2007 DRz 400S
      1999 ATK 490ES
      1994 DR 350SES

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        #18
        Originally posted by Cranny View Post
        Good morning mate. No kick-start on her and she is a 12/79 so December of 1979.
        This means you have a 1980 model year bike. Production starts in September or so for the next model year vehicles.

        BTW, please check the Newbie Mistakes thread linked in my signature for some things to look out for.
        Ed

        To measure is to know.

        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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          #19
          Thanks mate, that settles that I can now get the parts you mention to rebuild them properly. They are soaking as we speak 👍

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            #20
            Hi Guys, I pulled them apart today and soaked them. They are looking pretty clean but there is some white residue left on them that has gone hard so I'll start again tomorrow but only soaked them for 20 min then air dry them again with the compressor. IMG20210406175420.jpg

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              #21
              All clean.
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                #22
                Would anyone suggest replacing any of these parts now that they are cleaned?
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                  #23
                  While I was busy I started to polish the top covers. 😁😁😁
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                    #24
                    They could be soaked longer, people usually do it for a whole 24 hours, and no, nothing needs to be replaced, just make sure nothing is left behind in them.
                    Ian

                    1982 GS650GLZ
                    1982 XS650

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                      #25
                      You didn't follow the tutorial. The carbs should be unganged and fully taken apart, including removing the pilot screws.
                      Ed

                      To measure is to know.

                      Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                      Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                      Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                      KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                        #26
                        Your right Ed, I'm only new to all this stuff and it was a little daunting. I will give it a go tomorrow and do it properly 👍

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                          #27
                          Finally dismantled the carbs completely tonight.
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                            #28
                            Soaking properly overnight.
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