installed new (rebuild) gl1100 carbs on my gl1000, of course they were dry when shipped still trying to get bike started any suggestions on how tho get carbs full of fuel to get bike started. been pouring fuel in carbs a small amount at a time, it tryies but still hasn't caught. any thoughts would be appreceated.
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Normally from empty the fuel pump will fill them within 30 seconds of cranking.
If you haven't got start within that time something is wrong. Maybe restricted supply to the pump or the pump itself, or something isn't set up right in the carbs or even ignition problems.
If you haven't got start within that time something is wrong. Maybe restricted supply to the pump or the pump itself, or something isn't set up right in the carbs or even ignition problems.
slabghost
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It may be full of fuel and starving because of an open vacuum port. The 1100 needs vacuum for ignition advance and that port needs plugged on your bike.
mmmmm might be something else going on
slabghost
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If the tank is full and fuel valve on the carbs should fill easily with gravity flow alone.
Jalvarez
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I suggest opening drain plugs on each float bowl to see if fuel is making it to each carb. Check the simple stuff first. Do you have fuel in the tank. Is the fuel petcock unobstucted. Is the fuel filter clean
will be checking all those items starting with fuel pump. fuel pump is new but will check to make sure we are getting fuel from the tank. i do want to thank all who have gotten back to me and giving me suggestions, they are very helpful and i will keep everyone updated as i go along checking things. again thanks
