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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 7 2014, 10:07 AM (567 Views) | |
| matt6 | Jun 7 2014, 10:07 AM Post #1 |
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Hi can anyone give me some idea as to what maybe wrong? I have a GT550 g7 which has a problem with its carbs the bike will rev up nice and clean and tick over fine but when you do rev it the revs take a age to drop iv'e cleaned the carbs and replaced the floot needles both throttle cables are working fine. the carb shut down when the throttle is closed so now im at a real loss. So before i take a large hammer to it please help. Matt |
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| andy-750 | Jun 7 2014, 01:14 PM Post #2 |
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hi, most likely reason is an air leak in the system somewhere, check all the carb rubbers, also get the carbs balanced as can also cause problems |
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| matt6 | Jun 7 2014, 03:13 PM Post #3 |
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Hi thanks for that. I checked for air leaks (sprayed inlet pipes with soapy water) All looks fine. Spent last hour trying to balance carbs. Could get 1 and 2 inline could get 3 and 4 inline but could not get all 4 inline with each other. the engine just revs away with its self. so now as i look around that large hammer is looking very close and may well be used soon Any one want a cheap 550??????? |
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| Deleted User | Jun 8 2014, 08:32 AM Post #4 |
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I had carb diaphrams on a gt550 (rubber things on top of each carb.they split) replaced for a similar problem.On a golden oldie like the gt550 you really need to strip and clean the carbs jets etc and balance them if it hasn't already been done. |
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| matt6 | Jun 8 2014, 11:17 AM Post #5 |
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Hi Done all that. Thats why its a real pain as i dont know where to look next. Will try and get out to have another look today. Matt |
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| kwakjack | Jul 4 2014, 10:06 PM Post #6 |
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soapy water?!? inlet manifolds?!? forgive me if im wrong, but that sounds a very bad idea?? |
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