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GS850G stalling question

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Tim Tom

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Hello,

I recently bought and '82 850G with about 17,000 miles. I am the bikes second owner to my knowledge. The engine runs fairly strong in idle and throttle, however when i let off the throttle the bike often will stall. On top of this once it stalls it sometimes does not like to start again for another 20-30 minutes.

Any advice on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated.

-Tim Tom
 
When was the last valve clearance check?
 
i'm not sure. i havent done it since i bought the bike, 2 months ago. could this be part of the problem?
 
first: Basscliff, thanks for the link, very useful information!

Second:I was able to track down the previous owners service records and the last valve adjustment was done by the dealer about a month before i bought the bike. Also if this helps it only seems to stall at idle, when the bike is moving it doesn't seem to be an issue.
 
this may sound kinda silly but have you adjusted the throttle stop and cable correctly?
 
that could be possible and i hope its that simple. could also be difficult to know when it would be idling at the right speed as my tach doesnt work.
I do think the cable adjustment by the handlebars isnt set right though. is the conical piece supposed to thread on to plastic bolt where the lock nut is?
(i know that sounds like a very basic question but im new to the bike and havent gotten to know it inside and out yet)
 
Greetings and Salutations!!

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. Tim Tom,

You'll find lots of GS850G lovin' on my website. Pay particular attention to the maintenance lists in the "mega-welcome". After you have checked, cleaned, replaced, maintained, etc, everything on those lists you will have an excellent motorcycle. Let me say "Howdy!"...

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Please click here for your mega-welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike! :D

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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