Idles high after coming to a stop (sometimes)

I find that sometimes after I exit the hwy or after a good spirited ride...when I come to a stop the bike will occasionally rev high at idle.

I'll be sitting there and watching the RPM's around 3,000-2,000.

Usually a quick "blip" of the throttle brings it back down to around 1,500...but it eventually creeps its way back up.

I had the Carbs synch'd while in storage. The guy who did it said he got them as close as he could with a bike this old with this many KM's.

(1986 Honda Interceptor. 45,000kms)

Bike still runs strong and pulls hard. Just the occasional idle issue and a Choke lever that performs more like an ON-OFF Switch.

Doesn't feel like a stuck throttle.

Any ideas? (don't mention seafoam)

 

A little silick fiddy will fix that right up!















Seriously though, you may want to have the carbs rebuilt, or have the fuel system checked. If it's not a sticking throttle control, it may be a throttle return spring problem.

 

leaks

02 nailed it...very common to get false idle with air leak. Probably something simple.You may want get some sea foam...............:thumbsup:Not a fan of the stuff myself.

 

I used sea foam last season and it found a weak spot in my tank and caused a leak so I try and stay away from it now.


So we are leaning towards a vaccum/air leak somewhere in the Carb areas?

 

check the bootsLike was mentioned also check the plastic crossovers on the carbs, then check all you vacum lines....


Crusty

 

foaming at the mouth

Crust has good advise with boots..pricy but if loose you have no choice.:thumbsup:

 

I had the bike at a shop....he noticed my Throttle cable was taught and had no slack.

He had the thought that maybe when the bike warms up the cable starts to pull a little.

I need to bring it back when I have a sec and he's going to adjust everything.


Nice guy.