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MaineZuki · 05-20-2004, 02:22 PM

I just finished cleaning out my carbs. I took it upon myself to take the carbs apart with the help of an online manual @ gsresources.com Got thru it ok, cleaned about 80% of the carb. Before I put the bike all back together I wanted to see if it would start and no luck. Im not 100% the hoses are in the right place. I tried a couple of different things, switching hoses etc, but no luck. Is there anything I could have dont wrong, or need to re-fix? go over again? etc.

Thanks

**87gsxrnut** · 05-20-2004, 02:45 PM

Did you prime the carbs?

- Nut

MaineZuki · 05-20-2004, 02:48 PM

Yes of course. As I turned it to 'prime' I gave it about 10 seconds. Should I have waited longer?

MaineZuki · 05-20-2004, 02:58 PM

I think my problem might be that I've either put the carbs back together wrong (which I doubt) or that I've not put the right hoses in the right places. I know I should have made a diagram, but I didnt. If anyone knows of a diagram showing where the hoses go, that would be a big help.

Thanks again

**87gsxrnut** · 05-20-2004, 04:01 PM

Uhhh . . . what bike is it?

- Nut

**87gsxrnut** · 05-20-2004, 04:02 PM

Did you accidentally reverse the fuel and vacuum lines?

MaineZuki · 05-20-2004, 05:40 PM

83 GS550E. Im pretty sure that the fuel line is in the right place. As far as the vacuum lines go, thats where Im confused. Theres a hose with no place to go, and a hole, with no hose. Yes I tried putting 2 and 2 together. But if I connected to two, I would connectthe same holes on the 2 different carbs. AHHHHHH

Im so messed up lol.

Thanks

MaineZuki · 05-20-2004, 10:46 PM

Alright heres the pic, hope this will help in things. Its a little small, just click on it.

Now to the explaination. #62 Connects to the vacuum line on the fuel tap. Where I have marked #1 myself is where the fuel line from the tank goes. The problem is #61. Theres an identical nozzle on the other side (which isnt shown) that doesnt have a line going to it. I have the line hooked up as it is in the diagram(#61) but it doesnt connect to anything. Im going nuts here. If you need more info lemme know.

Thanks so much guys

GTruder · 05-28-2004, 07:56 AM

Im not sure about your gs550 but I had a gs1100 which had vacuum controlled fuel valve. If I would run the carbs dry, I would have to put the manual valve in the prime position and keep it there to start the beast.

Keep your shiny side up!!!!

05-20-2004, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
MaineZuki Where Am I ? Joined: May 2004 Location: Auburn, Maine Posts: 33	Carb Clean - Bike wont start I just finished cleaning out my carbs. I took it upon myself to take the carbs apart with the help of an online manual @ gsresources.com Got thru it ok, cleaned about 80% of the carb. Before I put the bike all back together I wanted to see if it would start and no luck. Im not 100% the hoses are in the right place. I tried a couple of different things, switching hoses etc, but no luck. Is there anything I could have dont wrong, or need to re-fix? go over again? etc. Thanks __________________ When Life Speeds By, Downshift '83 GS550E

05-20-2004, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaineZuki Where Am I ? Joined: May 2004 Location: Auburn, Maine Posts: 33	Yes of course. As I turned it to 'prime' I gave it about 10 seconds. Should I have waited longer? __________________ When Life Speeds By, Downshift '83 GS550E

05-20-2004, 02:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
MaineZuki Where Am I ? Joined: May 2004 Location: Auburn, Maine Posts: 33	I think my problem might be that I've either put the carbs back together wrong (which I doubt) or that I've not put the right hoses in the right places. I know I should have made a diagram, but I didnt. If anyone knows of a diagram showing where the hoses go, that would be a big help. Thanks again __________________ When Life Speeds By, Downshift '83 GS550E

05-20-2004, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
MaineZuki Where Am I ? Joined: May 2004 Location: Auburn, Maine Posts: 33	83 GS550E. Im pretty sure that the fuel line is in the right place. As far as the vacuum lines go, thats where Im confused. Theres a hose with no place to go, and a hole, with no hose. Yes I tried putting 2 and 2 together. But if I connected to two, I would connectthe same holes on the 2 different carbs. AHHHHHH Im so messed up lol. Thanks __________________ When Life Speeds By, Downshift '83 GS550E

05-20-2004, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
MaineZuki Where Am I ? Joined: May 2004 Location: Auburn, Maine Posts: 33	Alright heres the pic, hope this will help in things. Its a little small, just click on it. Now to the explaination. #62 Connects to the vacuum line on the fuel tap. Where I have marked #1 myself is where the fuel line from the tank goes. The problem is #61. Theres an identical nozzle on the other side (which isnt shown) that doesnt have a line going to it. I have the line hooked up as it is in the diagram(#61) but it doesnt connect to anything. Im going nuts here. If you need more info lemme know. Thanks so much guys __________________ When Life Speeds By, Downshift '83 GS550E

05-20-2004, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Did you prime the carbs? - Nut

05-20-2004, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Uhhh . . . what bike is it? - Nut

05-20-2004, 04:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	Did you accidentally reverse the fuel and vacuum lines?

05-28-2004, 07:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
GTruder Newbie Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 9	Im not sure about your gs550 but I had a gs1100 which had vacuum controlled fuel valve. If I would run the carbs dry, I would have to put the manual valve in the prime position and keep it there to start the beast. Keep your shiny side up!!!!

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