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Started by TristanGS, February 27, 2009, 07:03:04 AM

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TristanGS

February 27, 2009, 07:03:04 AM
My GS has been bogging down and randomly regaining power and going back and forth like that (sometimes stalling completely) recently. It feels a lot like I am running out of gas, but I'm not.  Any ideas as to what is going on? My dad in all his infinite wisdom overfilled it with oil  :thumb: (YAY!), and a little was on the air filter but not too much. Is that my problem? and suggestions or possibilities would be appreciated.
"You start the game with a full pot o' luck and an empty pot o' experience...
The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck."

joshr08

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February 27, 2009, 07:04:26 AM
did you remove the extra oil?
05 GS500F
mods
k&n air filter,pro grip gel grips,removed grab handle,pro grip carbin fiber tank pad,14/45 sprockets RK X-oring Chain, Kat rear shock swap and Kat rear wheel swap 160/60-17 Shinko raven rear 120/60-17 front matching set polished and painted rims

fred

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February 27, 2009, 07:38:09 PM
Quote from: TristanGS on February 27, 2009, 07:03:04 AM
My GS has been bogging down and randomly regaining power and going back and forth like that (sometimes stalling completely) recently. It feels a lot like I am running out of gas, but I'm not.  Any ideas as to what is going on? My dad in all his infinite wisdom overfilled it with oil  :thumb: (YAY!), and a little was on the air filter but not too much. Is that my problem? and suggestions or possibilities would be appreciated.

Too much oil is just as bad as too little oil. Get a turkey baster and perhaps some vinyl tubing and get your oil to the right level. If you're still having problems, start suspecting the petcock. The petcocks on these bikes are notorious for failing and leaving your bike starved for gas...

TristanGS

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February 28, 2009, 07:51:37 PM
oil level was fixed.  turns out it was carb troubles, fixed it this morning. Took a while
"You start the game with a full pot o' luck and an empty pot o' experience...
The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck."

bill14224

#4
February 28, 2009, 09:12:17 PM
Congrats Tristan.  Glad you're up and running.  FYI.. next time you have problems, don't tell the old man right away.  Ask us first!  :thumb:
V&H pipes, K&N drop-in, seat by KnoPlace.com, 17/39 sprockets, matching grips, fenderectomy, short signals, new mirrors - 10 scariest words: "I'm here from the government and I'm here to help!"

TristanGS

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March 03, 2009, 06:38:45 AM
Well i did need his help with the carbs. o well its all taken care of
"You start the game with a full pot o' luck and an empty pot o' experience...
The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck."

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