Throttle body vacuum take off covers

[Paul Mac]

My 1200GS was recently running like a complete dog. Tried everything to sort it - then I changed the rubber vacuum take off covers - the bike is now well back on song especially as I had previously very carefully balanced the throttle bodies. The bike felt all wrong out of balance and was down on power - the problem was the rubber was cracked and perished allowing air leaks. My advice is check the rubbers and if you're going on a long trip take some spares as these, as well as perishing can be eaily nicked.
Regards Paul Mac

 

[Vern]

It doesn't take much to screw up a bike does it

 

[Pukmeister]

Thanks for the the sound advice Paul, I'll get mine checked tonight.

 

[Robert Hemming]

Throttle body balancing

Hello, could you please tell me what vacuum should be drawn on a 3month old r1200gs with 2k on clock, all the best Rob.

 

[Buckhouse]

New ones fitted by CW at last service,they were perished to hell!didn't even have to ask.Top team as always.