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Gs 550e removing carbs aaarrrgggghh!

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Guyswhats the best way to remove the carbs on a 550e? I virtually had to rip them out it seems the air box wont move back far enough to release the carbs.I removed the top air box screws which enabled me to get some clearance I then tilted them back and slid them out the rh side of the bike.
My fear is that when I put them back I will damage the air intake manifolds which leads me onto the next question where can I get new rubber? my are shot out
Lastly is it ok to remove the carb tops to remove the main jet? will removing then damage the vacum diaphrams?
thanks Roy
 
Unless your carbs are way different than mine, the main jet is in the bottom, under the float bowl, not in the top, but no, put the diaphragm back in carefully and it's fine to take the top off.
 
I have a 85 gs 700 and have removed the carbs many times. Each time they are a pain in the arse. The air box only goes back so far and you have to slide the carbs out meanwhile mangling the clamps and boots. It just has to be done.
 
Ickaruz said:
I have a 85 gs 700 and have removed the carbs many times. Each time they are a pain in the arse. The air box only goes back so far and you have to slide the carbs out meanwhile mangling the clamps and boots. It just has to be done.
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All I'm going to say is, Pods.
Of course it's probably a good thing they make taking the carbs off and on so easy since you'll have to pull them 5 times to get the jetting right (heh).
 
Doc I did remove the bowls first and wasnt sure if it was ok to remove the tops thanks for your input
Roy
 
Ika thank god I thought I was on my own here, wonder how the japs managed on the prodution line? BIG MALLET HHHHIIIIIIYYYYAAAA
carberletor installed miagi
Roy
 
Can anyone tell me the needle jet size for a 550e with CV carbs?
just took out my jets and they read 63 x-6 bikes a 1979 and not running right would this be a rich jet?
thanks Roy
 
basta said:
Can anyone tell me the needle jet size for a 550e with CV carbs?
just took out my jets and they read 63 x-6 bikes a 1979 and not running right would this be a rich jet?
thanks Roy
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Carb specs at the top of the Technical Forum.
 
WOW! BIKES RUNNING 142.5 MAIN JETS SHOULD BE 92.5(THANKS RYAN) THINK THIS IS MY PROBLEM WITH THE BIKE RUNNING RICH AS A B**CH
Lets get back to basics std jets std air filter looks like the PO had issues with jets AND INLET RUBBER!
CHEERS ROY
 
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