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GS650E Carb woes

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To check the volts at the coils disconnect the head light, pull the fuel tank, turn on the ignition and with a multimeter on DC 20 volts check the O/W wire going into the coils.
 
Coils are getting 12V. My plugs have been getting pretty sooted, I've been cleaning them off between running it each time.

I pulled the valve cover only to realize that I the smallest gauge I have is .05mm. Just by looking at the inside of this motor, it would be hard to believe that the valves clearances are any different then when they left Japan 28 years ago.

Now, I need a new valve cover gasket (the old one tore in one spot when lift the cover), but in the mean time I'm going to try to fab up a fuel level gauge. I think that should point me in the right direction because as I type this in the garage, I see fuel leaking out of the 1-2 overflow vent... *sigh*...
 
EZ_650 said:
Ah see, I hate to sound lazy, but I'm getting tired of taking time to work on this darned thing.


Keep in mind this thing is old, but it only has 46xx miles on it.
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It doesn't matter if it has 4k or 40 k miles, it's almost 30 years old. You can't "look at the valves" and bet they haven't changed since they left the factory- you have to buy the gauges and actually check or you're just wasting your time. Just maybe this bike has never see maintenance since its boat ride.
 
I have yet to had time to fab up a fuel gauge, or even get around to buying a new valve cover gasket (money is TIGHT!). :( I hate to say this, but...

Is anyone interested in my 650? With school and all, I really don't have time or need for this bike. I'm trying my best to consolidate my belongings. I regret the thought of not being able to keep it, but it is for the best that someone gives it more love than I can, and gets more in return from it than I have been given. Contact me via PM if you're interested.

Thanks all, Drew.
 
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