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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: mistersooty on August 03, 2003, 11:08:52 AM

Title: Carb. Problem
Post by: mistersooty on August 03, 2003, 11:08:52 AM
I recently replced the needles in my carbs and didn't pay attention to the proper sequence of spacers, clips etc.   The needles have only the one slit for the c-clip, there is a white "donut" type spacer and a larger brown nylon/plastic spacern or washer.  Can someone tell me the proper sequence that these are supposed to be in.  I've expereimented some but have given up in frustration.  

Thanks.
Title: Carb. Problem
Post by: Black Snowman on August 03, 2003, 11:40:23 AM
Everything but the larger diamater spacer goes under the e-clip to hold the needle up, the one large spacer goes over the e-clip to keep the needle in position with the slide. I made the mistake of putting them all under the e-clip when I 1st redid my carbs :oops:
I can't remember who but on one of the board member's websites there is an excellent picture of the arrangement.
Title: Carb. Problem
Post by: mistersooty on August 03, 2003, 12:08:26 PM
Thanks for the help.  That's how I origianlly re-installed them as well.  :oops:     Ran fine until I gave the bike some throttle., coming back to idle it would die unless I gave it some choke.  Very frustrating.  :?   Would be cool to see the site you mention.

Thanks again,