Finally got my '96 GS running the other day; it's been sitting since '96, and only has 1100 miles on it. Among the many things I replaced, I added a full V+H exhaust, K+N "lunchbox", and re-jetted the carbs (150/40/2 #4 washers.) Idle air screws are at 3 turns out. The carbs are units from a 2000 (o.g. carbs were in terrible shape, and missing some bits.)
I let the bike idle in the driveway for about 10 minutes, and checked the temperatures on the head using a pyrometer. The left cylinder was reading ~185, the right between 220-240! Checked the plugs, and the right is bit lean. What's my next move? I figure both carbs should have the same settings on the idle screws, so I probably shouldn't just try to adjust the right screw. Suggestions?
Did you synchronize the carbs?
Thats a negative. The tool should be available this weekend, or I'll have to buy one. Is it necessary if the butterflies were not taken apart?
Quote from: cagedbunny on October 12, 2006, 01:13:36 PM
Thats a negative. The tool should be available this weekend, or I'll have to buy one. Is it necessary if the butterflies were not taken apart?
You can make a tool at home depot for under $10. search under carb synch.
Quote from: cagedbunny on October 12, 2006, 01:13:36 PM
Is it necessary if the butterflies were not taken apart?
It's a good idea. Yes.