it sounds like the d@mn cv carb, since the throttle cable doesn't actually affect the throttle, perhaps the diaphram developed a leak around the the top, i've had problems with the accelerator pump(enrichening valve) getting sticky, that is on the right side of the carb, behind the three screw cover. you dont have any rattely cam chain noise going on, do you? 9000mi is in the cam chain ball park, if the tensioner popped, it'll through the cam timing off.

Reelthing wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

That too, is where I would start.  You know the ignition is working so fuel is where to begin.  Drain the bowl on a small jar and look.  Then pull the bowl off.  Begin checking jets and floats.

I've had the same GS500 in my garage twice this week.  He had water, rust, paint chips and metal shavings in both petc0cks, in both bowls with one float valve plugged and the main jets were clogged.  The first time it was here, I just cleaned the carbs.  Ran good for a couple days.  

The second time, I picked him up on the side of the road.  He tried to drive it here.  Then I had to drain his tank, remove and disassemble both petc0cks (they work in series), remove all jets and blow everything out.  

Now, I've got a container with some nasty looking gas, a bunch of rust and some little "water balls" rolling around the bottom.  If this doesn't fix it, he may have to seal the tank.

I did get a good long test ride on the 2004 GS500 though

Blown fuse?  Rear brake side under the seat.

I seated my tank incorrectly once and had blinker wires or something shorting.  Killed the bike a good couple of times.

K1200LTryder wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:



me too on the 97.  I could go 65 mph, though.