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Help! My bike wont idle when warm!

Started by m_melen, January 11, 2013, 08:29:52 PM

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m_melen

Howdy all, I have noticed a problem on my "new" '96 GS500E.
She starts with a minor blip of throttle and plenty of choke, runs until warm, but then won't idle properly once warm. Choke helps nothing, whether on or off or halfway.
She stalls whenever I hit the clutch to come to a stop unless I give'er a little throttle.
Could it be just the idle mixture screw or does this sound like something else entirely?

Paulcet


'97 GS500E Custom by dgyver: GSXR rear shock | SV gauges | Yoshi exh. | K & N Lunchbox | Kat forks | Custom rearsets | And More!

jacob92icu

You could try adjusting the idle while its warm. Idle screw is easy to spot, right under the carbs cost to the engine than the air box
I am into buying bikes that people have given up on and fixing them up!

RIP Patrick Lajko, I miss you man.

m_melen

I'll try that after breakfast and see how it goes. Thanks guys

m_melen

Wow. I had to turn the idle mix screw at least 50x to get the idle speed to budge, that thing was all the way out.
Now she idles properly and I can actually take off the choke completely!
Thanks guys!

jacob92icu

Yay! Glad we can help. Love fixes problems with pesky bikes when all you wanna do is ride.  :thumb:
I am into buying bikes that people have given up on and fixing them up!

RIP Patrick Lajko, I miss you man.

jestercinti

Valve clearance can cause similar issues too FYI.

Glad you got it sorted out!
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