Even though it feels like the latest model, the GS1200SS has already been around for 16 years now…
Let’s perform carburettor maintenance, OH, and polishing.
It’s a good idea to replace the intake manifold at the same time—it’s something you don’t want to run out of.
First time at 16 years? That means… it might be good for another 16 years easily.
While parts are still being supplied.
↑This is the removed state. It’s clean and reassuring. Next, we’ll surface it and replace it.
When removing the carburetor, it’s better to remove the intake manifold and throttle cable at the same time.
*That’s the only reason—you can’t replace it without removing the carburetor.
Let’s clean the throttle too.
The blowback showed a fair amount of dirt.
There’s a fair amount of carbon buildup around the butterfly valve.
There’s hardly any rust, which is reassuring.
