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[GearHead]

So the bike was running and driving fine with the idle at around 1200.
the starter went out so I replaced with a ricks starter. Now when I turn the bike on it starts with no choke at all, and it runs at around 2500-3000. The bike will die if choke is applied, the bike was dripping what appeared to be gas out the bottoms right side of the crank. The oil pressure light is now on when the key is turned. Not sure where to start.

 

[GearHead]

My bike is a 1982 Gs850glz.
forgot to add before this the bike did not backfire, now the bike backfires randomly

 

[Guest]

Sounds like the carbies are flooding do not run the bike until you check oil and make sure it doesn?t have fuel in it
the oil light should come on when the key is turned on and should go off when the bike has started

 

[GearHead]

How do I fix the problem, just empty the carbs, or replace something ? I opened the oil filler and the oil level doesn?t look high, should I just drain the oil and check for gas ?

 

[93Bandit]

Did you remove the carbs to change the starter?

 

[GearHead]

No I did not, however I did notice I left the choke on for at least a day if that could cause any problems.

 

[steve murdoch]

You should be able to smell the gas if it has contaminated the oil.

 

[GearHead]

Yeah I?m not smelling any gas. So does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[GearHead]

Update, took the carbs out removed floats and needles cleaned them nothing was overly dirty or worn. I’m replacing the carb boots, and then going to check valve clearance and replace the gasket. Still not sure of what exactly is the problem
realized two different problems though. I need to replace the bowl seals in the carbs, and the drain plug o rings are trashed. And the signal generator cover seal is also toast which was allowing oil to spill out. I checked the oil and I do indeed have gas inside my case.

 

[Redman]

U.
.. And the signal generator cover seal is also toast which was allowing oil to spill out. . . .

Say that again..
Which gasket? seal?? ... leaking oil....?

 

[Carter Turk]

I'm thinking the reinforced rubber seal going around the end of crankshaft behind the ignition advancer.

My bike has a slight leak there as well.

Never removed one w/o splitting the cases, but I'm guessing someone's done it before with a couple wood screws and vice grips.

There's a little rubber lip that might make removing in place problematic or not.

 

[GearHead]

The small cover that says DOHC is leaking. But I realized I have gas in my oil, I rebuilt the petcock recently, and I know now it’s working correctly so now I’m thinking float height, needle valves and seat o-rings. But I cannot get the seats to come out...

 

[wymple]

I would verify that petcock if I were you.

 

[GearHead]

I think it is operational. But I will check it again

 

[1948man]

The petcock isn't set to Prime is it?

 

[GearHead]

No, it is set to on. I have tested it since the petcock rebuild. I?m waiting for the new needle valve and seats to arrive.