sparki - I think you are right. I would sure do a swapsy with you or whatever. I will take some pics of it so you can determine if it is up to scratch.
Greetings
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GS1150 ES Makeover Project
- Thread starter londonboards
- Start date
Who Messed With My Needles - Ooopps!
Who Messed With My Needles - Ooopps!
See My GS1150 Blog for bigger pics.
I took the carbs off to see what the blazes was going on:
All the bowls had a decent amount of fuel in them:
Even though little tangs bent quite a bit:
There were still within spec:
Could the needles be a problem? They are quite low in the emulsion tubes:
I took the needles out and compared them to another set of carbs I have. This is what I found:
All four needles had been assembled with the spring on top rather than under the circlip. I am putting my hand up as being responsible!! I had never taken needles out before this rebuild and they sprung apart on me so I was not able to see the order of the parts. Should have checked the workshop manual. Or had the PO assembled them like that? He just might have ......
Here is proof that the problem is solved:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_TBzd6iy-E&feature=share&list=UUyXuswL_dnnw0DGg15QawlQ&index=1
Greetings
Who Messed With My Needles - Ooopps!
See My GS1150 Blog for bigger pics.
I took the carbs off to see what the blazes was going on:
All the bowls had a decent amount of fuel in them:
Even though little tangs bent quite a bit:
There were still within spec:
Could the needles be a problem? They are quite low in the emulsion tubes:
I took the needles out and compared them to another set of carbs I have. This is what I found:
All four needles had been assembled with the spring on top rather than under the circlip. I am putting my hand up as being responsible!! I had never taken needles out before this rebuild and they sprung apart on me so I was not able to see the order of the parts. Should have checked the workshop manual. Or had the PO assembled them like that? He just might have ......
Here is proof that the problem is solved:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_TBzd6iy-E&feature=share&list=UUyXuswL_dnnw0DGg15QawlQ&index=1
Greetings
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Paul
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it's not about blame, unless you are being paid for doing it.... well done !!!( but yeh I also blame you lol)
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sparki
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Morning
- that's great news indeed m8. Of course I would be happy to pay for the postage in getting it to me 
- if you could send a pic or two that'd be great, and I can do the he same for you? My email is sjparkinson@gmail.com Did you mention that you bought a few front seats or was it just the one?...
Cheers and thanks again,
Steve
Fourth Start Attempt and Oil Gusher
Fourth Start Attempt and Oil Gusher
Main oil pump decided to give out just as I was trying the 2 x rebuilt carbs:
GS1150ES Fourth Attempt to Start
I'll get a new pipe then.
Greetings
Fourth Start Attempt and Oil Gusher
Main oil pump decided to give out just as I was trying the 2 x rebuilt carbs:
GS1150ES Fourth Attempt to Start
I'll get a new pipe then.
Greetings
Fifth Attempt to Start - I Think We Did It
Fifth Attempt to Start - I Think We Did It
Got the new oil pipe and now to test those pesky carbs. Let's see:
GS1150ES Fifth Attempt to Start
OK now what? Suspension seems very very bouncy and soft.
Greetings
Fifth Attempt to Start - I Think We Did It
Got the new oil pipe and now to test those pesky carbs. Let's see:
GS1150ES Fifth Attempt to Start
OK now what? Suspension seems very very bouncy and soft.
Greetings
Oh My Camshafts Cooked
Oh My Camshafts Cooked
Now it seems the carbs are working, I figured I would have a look at tappets and see how the cam chain was looking with my manual cam chain adjuster. I was horrified by my cams:
When I prodded the lip on this lobe, it came off:
And this one was gouged out badly:
Was this oil starvation? It was only on the right hand side of the engine that the lobes were damaged.
What does this say about the rest of the motor?
Very disappointed with this now.
Greetings
Oh My Camshafts Cooked
Now it seems the carbs are working, I figured I would have a look at tappets and see how the cam chain was looking with my manual cam chain adjuster. I was horrified by my cams:
When I prodded the lip on this lobe, it came off:
And this one was gouged out badly:
Was this oil starvation? It was only on the right hand side of the engine that the lobes were damaged.
What does this say about the rest of the motor?
Very disappointed with this now.
Greetings
C
Charmayne
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Is it bad to have slides so black like that? I cleaned mine a day ago and they were fine. I just never seen a slide so black before. What would happen if you don't clean those slides?
The 1150 slides and some others have a black coating on them.
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Charmayne
Guest
oh ok thanks. I was just curious. but its a really nice bike.
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sparki
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just replace with another set of 1150 cams... either on ebay or contact Roger Upperton to see if he has anything that'll do the job... http://www.uppertonracing.com/
he does a lot of work with these engines, is a great person to talk to and will set you on the right path. it shouldn't cost big ?? to sort imo.
just as an fyi... if you do find them on ebay make sure they're not out of a german (or french??) motor as the power was restricted via cams to 100hp
he does a lot of work with these engines, is a great person to talk to and will set you on the right path. it shouldn't cost big ?? to sort imo.
just as an fyi... if you do find them on ebay make sure they're not out of a german (or french??) motor as the power was restricted via cams to 100hp
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More pictures now the cams are out:
Greetings
Greetings
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Guest
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Very interesting project I look forward to seeing the completed bike,
