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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: suzukischu on July 29, 2010, 06:07:28 PM

Title: knocks a little and bogs between half to full throttle
Post by: suzukischu on July 29, 2010, 06:07:28 PM
So I just did a bunch of taking apart and putting back together on my bike, thought I had it working right but I guess not quite. I took her out for a test ride and she rode real good until I went past half throttle then it kinda knocked and bogged and wouldn't go any faster until I dropped her back to half throttle. I could still go fast as long as I didn't go past half throttle. Any ideas on how to fix this, it's been about 3 weeks of working and I just wanna ride again.
Title: Re: knocks a little and bogs between half to full throttle
Post by: romulux on July 29, 2010, 07:34:02 PM
You've given us symptoms but "taking apart and putting back together" can mean a lot of things.  Did you change the tires or did you put new piston rings on?

1) Empty your tank and refill with fresh gas
2) Clean your carbs

Title: Re: knocks a little and bogs between half to full throttle
Post by: suzukischu on July 29, 2010, 07:42:56 PM
I ripped it right down to the pistons to check that out. Already took the carb off and cleaned it. I can try the fuel but the gas that's in it isn't very old.
Title: Re: knocks a little and bogs between half to full throttle
Post by: black and silver twin on July 29, 2010, 10:29:34 PM
did you take the carbs completely apart and clean out every jet and orifice? or did you just spray cleaner through the openings. sounds like a clogged main jet or malfunctioning slide.