Think my bike is toast

[rock_rebel]

Too late

I checked the carb bowls and they're not that dirty. I'm just going to stop there and put everything back there, and try the more obvious things, like that darn pin.

What size screws replace the JIS ones on the carbs? I extracted a few of them already.

[rock_rebel]

So I just completely destryed a thread in one of the carb covers. It's not important, it just holds the bracket that the solenoid is attached to. Does anyone have any carb parts, particularly the cover I just goofed up. It's the cover that holds the solenoid, not sure if its right or left side.

On side note, the solenoid is only on the GS500F, so that carb cover would be extremely hard to find. Glad I just goofed up the bracket a little.

[rock_rebel]

I went to the stealership today and talked to a guy there, main discussion being what was going on with my bike. He was pretty sure that the locator pin is the issue, because there needs to be a pin there so the timing isn't thrown off. So I guess that was the problem all along. Thanks everyone for the help. The part will be here next week

I've also ordered a new air filter, and will be replacing the rusted spark plugs.

[GSnoober]

Champion 809 Copper Plus plugs, also listed as Champion RA6HC Copper Plus, are the BEST spark plugs for the GS engine. You don't need exotic metal tips, you don't WANT NGK or ND... best of all, the Champion plugs sell for less than $3 (US) just about everywhere. My local Autozone has them for $1.99, plus tax.

Great plug, great price; hope you can find some locally...

[ben2go]

Champion 809 Copper Plus plugs, also listed as Champion RA6HC Copper Plus, are the BEST spark plugs for the GS engine. You don't need exotic metal tips, you don't WANT NGK or ND... best of all, the Champion plugs sell for less than $3 (US) just about everywhere. My local Autozone has them for $1.99, plus tax.

Great plug, great price; hope you can find some locally...

What's wrong with NGK?That's all I run in my bikes and I have never had an issue.I'll try the ones you suggested.I'm always open to trying a better product.