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Cold starting, sluggish performance question?

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I just got a 83 GS 650GL with only 4800 miles on it. It's in mint condition except that it starts hard when cold. It turns over good and I can't give it any gas or it won't start but I have a hard time keeping it running upon stating. I have the choke fully engaged. Seems like it is getting worse. I di run some seafoam in this tank of gas as I thought that might help. Also it's very sluggish even when warm until you get it revved up to 3500 4000 rpm, then it comes alive. This is my first GS bike so just wondering what the norm is for these bikes. Any ideas on what my problems might be? I have orderd new plugs and intake boots and orings as I have heard they become cracked with age. Thanskkfor any input. Kyle
 
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Any ideas on what my problems might be? I have ordered new plugs and intake boots and o-rings as I have heard they become cracked with age. Thanks for any input. Kyle
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Order a carb o-ring kit from Robert Barr http://www.cycleorings.com/ and plan on cleaning out the carbs. Also, check the valves while you are at it. 650 is a fine bike. Welcome to the family. \\:D/
 
Sounds like a typical fuel starvation problem. Simple things first. Check your fuel lines for kinks (replace if you haven't already), and clean out your gas cap with carb cleaner in all the holes (if it isn't venting will not allow full flow). Good luck and let us know how it goes.
 
Thanks for the replys. I did order the oring kit from Robert yesterday and plan to clean the carbs ASAP. I'll concentrate on cleaning the fuel system and see what happens from there.
 
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