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1980 gs550 not starting

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Sounds like you have a good grasp of what the problem is, just not where it is

It is the carbs from what you describe. Give them another cleaning, your enrichener circuit is not working

Check in the carb section on BassClif's site for the bench sync instructions
 
Big T said:
It is the carbs from what you describe. Give them another cleaning, your enrichener circuit is not working
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What he said, did you dip the float bowls themselves? There is a passage in each bowl which feeds fuel to the enrichment circuit. It goes from the bottom of the bowl to the well in edge of the bowl that the choke pickup tube fits into. If this is clogged then the enrichment circuit adds more air, but does not add more fuel. It is way too lean and won't start that way without the starting fluid. This passage is the first to clog from sitting as it is in the bottom of the bowl, and it is the last to get dipped because a lot of people don't know about it. Dip the bowls and then spray carb cleaner through the passage to ensure it is clear.
 
if you want to rule carbs outa the question and move on, do what i did, and take the damn carbs apart to the LAST screw i mean in a million pieces everywhere, its not that hard but atleast you'll know whats up also check the float levels
 
Well after reading everybody's great advice I am going to clean the carbs a third time (third time a charm ?). The local Suzuki dealer will dip the striped carbs in a dip tank overnight for $20.00 . Now I am wondering, since my problem my be a clogged choked circuit,is their a way to check the carbs on the bench for proper operation?

Thanks
 
Geo said:
Well after reading everybody's great advice I am going to clean the carbs a third time (third time a charm ?).
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Hi,

Good for you! It's not the first time I've read where a member has taken the carbs apart two or three times to finally get it right. It seems, though, that you can buy your own can of carb dip for $20. Sometimes you have to soak each carb body (and parts) for 24 hours to do a good job. Keep up to good work.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Hi BassCliff.

I did buy a can of cab dip and I did soak them for 24 hours.I was thinking that the Suzuki dealers dip is stronger and it will do a better job cleaning the carbs. I don't want to put them in and not work. Pulling the cars off is a pain in the #^%&*&. I want to get this thing running.

Thanks for all the help
 
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