Newbie in OHIO with a little fixer-upper

theUBS · April 30, 2008, 02:55:28 PM

I just bought a 2000 GS500E. Yesterday was the first it's ran since last season. I wanted to put some fresh fuel in it, but I found the tank to be almost full. I don't think any winterization was done at all. Anyway, I found the throttle response to be VERY muted unless the bike was partially choked. Also, the unchoked idle was a little low (sub 1K). Dry gas? A bottle of carb cleaner? Or attempt to adjust the idle? Do fuel additives have any adverse effects on these motors?

(According to the previous owner, the oil was changed, the plugs were changed, and the carbs were serviced last season when he bought the bike.)

Looking forward to enjoying my GS like the rest of you! Thanks!
--theUBS

bucks1605 · April 30, 2008, 06:28:45 PM

Where about in Ohio?

scottpA_GS · April 30, 2008, 06:55:56 PM

Welcome to the site!

Post your problem in the general section and you will get tons of help

theUBS · April 30, 2008, 08:04:03 PM

Quote from: bucks1605 on April 30, 2008, 06:28:45 PM
Where about in Ohio?

Byesville. (A one light town located one exit south of the 70/77 intersection)

bucks1605 · April 30, 2008, 08:06:42 PM

Quote from: theUBS on April 30, 2008, 08:04:03 PM
Quote from: bucks1605 on April 30, 2008, 06:28:45 PM
Where about in Ohio?

Byesville. (A one light town located one exit south of the 70/77 intersection)

I had to google map it, but now I can see where it is. I'm just down the road in Columbus. Like scott said post your question up in the general gs500 section and you will get a lot more help.

theUBS · April 30, 2008, 10:25:17 PM

Quote from: bucks1605 on April 30, 2008, 08:06:42 PM
I had to google map it, but now I can see where it is. I'm just down the road in Columbus. Like scott said post your question up in the general gs500 section and you will get a lot more help.

Most WOULD have to google it! A basic copy-and-paste is in the general section under "Poor throttle response." Thanks.

yamahonkawazuki · May 01, 2008, 12:08:56 AM

http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ADBF&q=Byesville,+OH,+USA&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title bout the size of my town, cept were a lil more spread out tho

but makes for some "spirited" riding opportunities

Silverback · May 01, 2008, 09:15:02 AM

so when we gonna pick a spot to meet for a ride... I think columbus is a bit too far for me. Just north of Akron here...maybe somewhere in the middle?

bucks1605 · May 01, 2008, 09:43:23 AM

Once I get my bike put back together!

It currently has no wheels, no forks, no swingarm, etc. Hopefully I'll have it back together this weekend. I'm in Cincinnati at school now, but I'll be home early June. I know there are some other Ohio people out there, we should organize a ride.

Silverback · May 01, 2008, 01:47:30 PM

I'm up for it for sure. Have yet to ride any fun roads this season. Just back n forth to work (6 miles round trip)

bucks1605 · May 01, 2008, 01:57:59 PM

That's better than me! I've yet to ride at all...

Oh wait scratch that, I did go out for a short ride to test some of workmanship one weekend. Luckily I made it back alive.

theUBS · May 01, 2008, 08:05:49 PM

Before I commit to doing any serious riding, I'm going to get some practice in--perhaps off road--not on the GS. The GS I bought is actually my second bike ever...in the last month... I killed my ex500 before I burned through the first tank of gas!

BUT, yes, there are some great riding roads in these parts! I've at least enjoyed them at length in my car.

bucks1605 · May 01, 2008, 08:09:14 PM

Quote from: theUBS on May 01, 2008, 08:05:49 PM
Before I commit to doing any serious riding, I'm going to get some practice in--perhaps off road--not on the GS. The GS I bought is actually my second bike ever...in the last month... I killed my ex500 before I burned through the first tank of gas! BUT, yes, there are some great riding roads in these parts! I've at least enjoyed them at length in my car.

Oh definitely, there are some great roads down south too, Hocking Hills area. I'd love to know what you did to destroy your ninja!

theUBS · May 01, 2008, 09:46:46 PM

Quote from: bucks1605 on May 01, 2008, 08:09:14 PM
Oh definitely, there are some great roads down south too, Hocking Hills area. I'd love to know what you did to destroy your ninja!

Let's just say if it were on video, I'd be a Youtube sensation. Screwed up an uphill start (too much gas before I found the friction zone), backed off the throttle quickly causing me to shift my weight forward--and subsequently BACK onto the throttle. I was off the road and up a tree before blinking. Broken front rim, broken upper fairing, bent forks, and a couple of broken lights (at least!). Me? SEVERELY wounded pride, but thankfully that's all. =] At least I was in condition to laugh at myself. I had to look asinine...

bucks1605 · May 02, 2008, 12:56:46 PM

OH man! I would have paid to see that!

Glad to hear only your pride was wounded.

Silverback · May 10, 2008, 07:25:08 AM

buck...ya get that bike back together yet?

bucks1605 · May 10, 2008, 07:27:01 AM

Almost there. I just need to get some welding done, trying to get that finished today. And I have to bleed the brakes. Should be done after that! (knock on wood)

bucks1605 · May 10, 2008, 02:53:41 PM

Well usps dropped the ball and so I didn't get a part I ordered today. Which means no bleeding of the brakes. And my welder is out of the shop until Tuesday. Needless to say, things aren't really coming together for me... Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I can get her back together.

Silverback · May 12, 2008, 12:15:20 PM

Well weather is still shotty... spring is catching up for the nice April...

bucks1605 · May 12, 2008, 07:14:09 PM

typical....

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