Suzuki GT500

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Pmd31421
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: Gt500 / 1976

Suzuki GT500

Post by Pmd31421 »

Hi , I’ve just started my Gt500 after a restoration.
Carbs were ultrasonically cleaned and all new jets fitted. It starts and runs fine on choke, but as soon as I take off choke it slowly dies and won’t tick over ? Any ideas ?
watervlietarsena
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Re: Suzuki GT500

Post by watervlietarsena »

this happened to me today! the ultrasonic made a small brass plug fall out. if you look in the grate u will find it locktite back in place good luck Ron
titan performance
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Re: Suzuki GT500

Post by titan performance »

Partially obstructed pilot?
Keeping old 2 strokes alive !
Pmd31421
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: Gt500 / 1976

Re: Suzuki GT500

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Hi thanks for replies , still working on it
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