Can't Get It to Idle

[bbuice]

After spending $500+ a few times to get my 1975 GL1000 Carbs rebuilt I decided to try a single carb this year. I purchased a manifold and a 34PICT-3 carb. I followed the instructions and have it all installed. No matter what I do I can't get the bike to idle below 2000 rpm. I have looked through this forum and haven't seen anything much about this issue. I have Dyna ignition on the bike if that makes any difference. Can anyone offer any advice?

I just thought of another question. In my reading through the forum I came across a couple of posts regarding icing of the manifold. Is this a big problem and does it keep the bike from running? Does it happen when riding or just until the bike is warmed up?

Thanks.

Benny

 

[Dusterdude]

Sounds like you may have a vacuum leak

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[pidjones]

I know of no reputable rebuilder that would not give you assistance in getting a set of carbs that they rebuilt running right. Pistol Pete (now his son Mark) actually test-runs all sets on a shop engine. Maybe your problem isn't the carbs, but the engine and ignition.

 

[desertrefugee]

I agree with the suggestion to look for Vacuum leaks. Very often and they are a contributor to high idle.

 

[joedrum]

Very well could be vacuum leak

 

[Ian38091]

Just wondering if you have power on the solenoid near the base of the carb. Without power applied the engine will not idle

 

[joedrum]

Ok ...im assuming this is fuel shut off solenoid ..with no power on it it shuts the gas feed to the idle Circuit ...when power is applied it draws the solenoid back and gas flow is open ..so yes power must be hooked up there to get idle ...