{"id":47241,"date":"2018-08-02T15:54:16","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T06:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=47241"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:05","slug":"gs1200ss-2-inspection-oem-carburettor-maintenance-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20180802\/everyday-events\/gs1200ss-2-inspection-oem-carburettor-maintenance-2","title":{"rendered":"\u2461GS1200SS-2 Inspection \u2013 OEM Carburettor Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nLet’s give that carburettor a good cleaning.<\/p>\n

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\nSince this is OEM carburettor maintenance, we don’t disassemble all four carburetors completely\u2014it’s a different maintenance menu. Can we call it an overhaul? Or can’t we? I wonder what the right term is.<\/p>\n

We scrub it thoroughly and it comes out pretty clean.<\/p>\n

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\nCarburettor cleaner and wash oil, then air blow! Whoosh.
\nOne more step: scrubbing with a thin cotton swab often reveals there’s still more gunk hiding in there.
\nWhether it makes a real difference is debatable, but with the mindset of “it’s the thought that counts” and “what goes around comes around,” hopefully no problems pop up.<\/p>\n

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\nThe float valve shows no wear. The spring is snappy, the barrel has minimal wear, and the rubber tip still feels good\u2014reassuring. We’ll reuse the basics.<\/p>\n

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\nI keep thinking these carburetors are Keihin\u2014they really are. The body shows minimal wear and is in good shape. I’d say CVK carburetors have pretty solid durability.<\/p>\n

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\nWe install a filter, so I’ll put this one in. If you’ve got heavy rust, skip the filter (it’ll clog and restrict flow).<\/p>\n

If it doesn’t slide in smoothly, warm it gently with a heat gun and it’ll pop right in.<\/p>\n

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\nThis carburettor has a float support post\u2014reassuring (though standard). With this type, you often don’t need to check the actual fuel level.<\/p>\n

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\nBut still, I worry, so I do a quick check. For some reason, #1 always runs about 4mm high no matter how many times I check it.<\/p>\n

Most models don’t have actual fuel level specs in the manual. I use a method where I check the actual fuel level against the standard float level, note it down, and apply what I learned next time.<\/p>\n

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\nI dig in and check\u2014and that solves it.
\nIt’s a really rare thing.<\/p>\n

When we transfer gasoline from a portable fuel can (which you should never fill anywhere but a gas station) to the carburettor fuel tank, and then through new hoses to the carburettor, there’s a chance a tiny bit of debris gets in.<\/p>\n

It’s better for both the customer and me to minimize the chance of problems as much as possible. Overflow is one thing, but a gradual fuel level rise combined with a vacuum petcock can leave you running rough without noticing it right away.<\/p>\n

That’s why I check the actual fuel level.<\/p>\n

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\nAfter that, we sync the carburetors and we’re done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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