Boy, I feel like a horses ass

[97gs500e]

So much frustration and heartache from my bike not running correctly..

I finally figured it out..

The original problem was a dirty air filter (which I replaced) and dirty carbs (which were cleaned)...
But when I went to put the carbs back in the bike, I remembered where all the hoses went, except two.  I had a hunch, so I didn't look on this forum for a routing diagram.  

I ended up swapping the petcock-to-left-carb vacuum hose with the little tank overflow hose.  How could I?  I feel like an ass.


I wanna thank: davipu, kerry, mjm, jace009gs, and faxxxy for your helpful advice.

I guess we all know now that you can run your bike with those swapped.  But your bike will make cough and choke and beg for mercy.  

Tomorrow:
Oil change
Brake fluid change
and Chain lube.. (no worries here, I've done this before)

[ninja_steve]

if we should be worried about the oil change and brake fluid, be careful.  dont overtighten the oil filter cover bolts (they break too easy!).  also, for bleeding the brakes, buy a speed bleeder.  it is the best $20 i have spent in a while- no more cracking open the valve, closing it, etc....just pump the old stuff out.

good luck  

[RVertigo]

dont overtighten the oil filter cover bolts (they break too easy!).

+1

[GT Eye]

Where do I get a speed bleeder and brake fluid?

[callmelenny]

Where do I get a speed bleeder and brake fluid?

Ye Olde Auto parts chain should have both. Try Advance, Pep Boys, etc.

[97gs500e]

You could always use Kerry's method:  http://www.bbburma.net/HowTo/BrakeFluid_Replace/

..I did, took 15 minutes