GS550 Rat Bike Restoration Project 50 #Bike Starts. Problems found!

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[maxgood]

YES, way to hang in there. It does sound nice when running, leaks and all, can't wait for the first road test. Thank you for keeping us up on the process and posting them. Be Safe.

[Yaketyyak]

Your persistence paid off in the end.well done…

[richardhenderson]

Wey hey y getting there!
I always say its better to have all your problems in the shed at home than out in the wilds of wanny in the dark and middle of nowhere!

[murraykriner]

Excellent. She's running lean because the boots are leaking. At least you've found the trouble.

[loddude]

'Holey collector box Batman!' - yon Squint has found his roar,
some minor leaks need a couple of tweaks, thence MoT once more!
Squint of course, will sail straight through & please the testers soul,
when he sees how re-fried porridge, can be used to fix a hole. Have fun : ) x

[TStyx]

Great progress though hinny. I hate having no clue what's wrong and working through issues. At least you have an idea now what needs doing now. Good work :)

[paulsilson]

Been waiting a long time to hear her run, great job for hanging in there

[eagleridge]

If any one deserved to get a bike running. Well done

[Moonfleet]

Hey Ratcuz.. Your amazing sense of humour and resilience is an inspiration, you're almost there with that glorious old barn find, and she'll be yours for life.. Take care and keep safe hun.. Sending hugs and smiles.. God Bless..D&Pxx

[tinks]

You’ll get there in the end, soo close now! 👍🏻

[crumblymal]

Well done you got it the bike is gonna have to give up the fight and admit you bested it in the end nice 👍 one : )

[sbad]

Well done your Majesty, in the next episode you'll be doing burn outs! 😎 👍

[tommystrackers]

Well done RQ u on the right track of finding that sweet spot of fuel and air.

[mikeopenshaw]

- Beauty finally awakens the Beast! Never mind the curve balls - as you've already proved - "no such thing as problems - just challenges that are yet to be overcome!" Keep at it RQ - lovin' yer work! Thanks as always for sharing!

[bengmcg]

😁 Not long now! Was brilliant seeing you the other day, hopefully see you on the road soon too. Much love x

[sylviacapliez]

La persévérance est une qualité. .Tu es douée en mécanique ...💪..✌

[springy-]

Great detective work lil' Sis. 👍🏻.. One step at a time. Vacuum leak on intake rubber needs fixed of course . I think the pod filters are making it lean . Especially as it runs better with choke.. An arduous task of moving the main jet needle clips down a notch and testing then rinse and repeat .. Or changing the idle and main jets up a size or two .. someone somewhere on the interweb will have the jet size info for these carbs with pod filters and free flow exhaust . Rather than the painful task of trying multiple jet sizes .. and expense of course.. anyway you're doing just fine and you'll get there !
Peace and love and big hugs as always .. 👍🏻☮❤

[andyb]

That's Awesome progress RQ.
It seems it was(is) a multitude of small things causing the problems.
One last push and you will be there.

[dheller]

When it rains it pours. Good job an finding that leak in the rubber skirt. Your getting close. RSMF!

[londonjohn]

You must have the patience of a Saint 👍🏻