Motorcycle-Journal Forums  

Go Back   Motorcycle-Journal Forums > Maintenance > Mechanics Corner

Motorcycle Journal       Suzuki Bikes       Honda Bikes       Yamaha Bikes

Mechanics Corner Looking for answers to mechanical questions? Just can't get it to run right? Got a tip for increasing HP? This is your forum!

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 04-28-2008, 11:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
Newbie
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 3
Default 1983 Suzuki GS450E - Need Advise

Hello,

I just bought a 1983 GS450e. It does not want to start and when it does the engine races up and hangs at 4000 rpms. Opening and closing the choke does nothiung. I had the carbs completely gone through by a tech and am convinced it's not them. It seems like there is adequate compression, but no gas is being pulled out of the carbs. Also, there is a little oil coming out of the top of the block through a cap above the drivers side piston. The bike has 10,000 miles. Could my valves not be seated properly? Could it be a bad ring? Timing issue? Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks!