1997 gs500e with start problems HELP!

[newbie1993]

I went back out and checked for spark again and saw a bright blue spark on both plugs.. I was checking for spark the wrong way. It really is exciting to know I'm making progress.I have a few questions now
-How do I get my carbs back into sync if in fact they are out of sync?
-Is there a specific way to reassemble the tubes in the carbs so that gas will actually run because when I took the carbs out to clean them I don't think I put the tubes back in the right places
And my final question is why does my battery get drained so quickly when I try to start the bike. The battery tender I purchased is charging the battery more and more rapidly.. does that mean the battery is losing voltage/power?

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[Soloratov]

Fuel Hoses:

http://gstwin.com/fuel_hose_routing.htm

To sync the carbs there are many ways to do it, but this is how I did mine.

How to sync carbs the tool-less, free way:

1. Find a small electrical wire (copper, stranded type), say 4in long.
2. Rip the wire apart, and take out just one strand of copper wire
3. Using the adjustment screw for the carbs, get them both so they barely grab that strand of wire as you slide it past the butterfly valves. Slide it through and tweak the screw a bit back and forth a few times to get the feel. You want it to feel the same on both sides.

It's not a perfect method, and far from "official", but it's free, fast, easy and as far out of whack as mine were, it worked great. I would suggest getting them checked at a bike shop at some point, depending on how diligently you perform these steps.

[adidasguy]

Here's another way to sync the carbs I call the "Hillbilly Carb Sync Method"
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58598.msg665859#msg665859

[newbie1993]

This is probably a newbie question but do I have to remove the carbs to use to method?

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[adidasguy]

Hillbilly method: no.
Other method mentioned: yes, as you need access to the butterflies.

Either way, tank should be off so you have access to the carb balancing screw.

[Soloratov]

Yeah sorry. Should have mentioned that, i was assuming you might be removing them again to check other things. If not, then Adidas' method is pretty reliable, sound is a quick way to know something is wrong.

[newbie1993]

Well the bike doesn't start at the moment so how to I know that they are synced. Does the first method require starting the bike?

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[Soloratov]

Nope. My way is with carbs out.

[newbie1993]

Alright great.. if I hit a bump I know where to go. Thanks1!

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[newbie1993]

What if the carbs are synced? How will I know.. I don't wanna go try to fix what isn't broken

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[Soloratov]

You can see it. The butterfly valves are in sync, when they close the exact same amount, at the exact same time. If one is slammed shut, and the other has a gap...they are out of sync.

[newbie1993]

Both of them have a gap.. is that alright?

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[Soloratov]

As long as it is the same on both sides, yes.

[snOhio]

have you checked the fuel height in the carbs to make sure the bowls are full?

[newbie1993]

That is something I still have to check

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[Paulcet]

have you checked the fuel height in the carbs to make sure the bowls are full?

This.  Use the clear U-tube method.

[newbie1993]

I have a clear tube from the new battery.. will that fit the float bowl drain?

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[Paulcet]

No idea.  Try it.

[newbie1993]

Will an air duster(can of compressed air) work if I can't get my hands on a air compressor?

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[newbie1993]

If I use an air compressor to blow out air vent and bottom t connector where will the gunk come out on the carbs

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