2000 gs with poor acceleration valve job?

[zac6164]

bought a 2000 with 7400 miles runs well except at low rpms it really chugs and has poor power until about 5000 rpms.  I am not sure what work has been done on the bike but what is suggested for 7400 miles?

[Kerry]

Actually, that sounds about right.  I will drop a little below 5,000 rpm when cruising, but if I want power it's all above 5,000.

If you ride at less than 4,000 you're lugging the engine and asking for eventual trouble....

[Roadstergal]

It'll be low on power under 5000, but it shouldn't chug/lurch - how literal were you being?

[zac6164]

it hesitates quite a bit in lower rpms. what are the symptoms when a valve job is needed?

[conflicttheorist]

Are you warming it up for a few minutes before riding it?

[sprint_9]

Any carb work done, make sure your choke is fully closing.

[scratch]

it hesitates quite a bit in lower rpms. what are the symptoms when a valve job is needed?

If the valves are too loose, you'll get more of a hesitation at higher speeds and rpm's. If the valves are too tight, you get a loss of power.

Does it hesitate or jerk?

If it jerks, check chain tension.

[zac6164]

i am warming it up i think i just need to rev this little engine a bit higher
thanks for all the replies don't think it is a valve job good news