86 interceptor 500 clogged jets

hey i have a 86 interceptor with clogged jets. is their an easier way to unclog them without taking them to the shopp because its expensive for four carbs to be cleaned and sinked

 

The cheap way is to remove the carbs and do it yourself. I did this job on a friends VF500 just yesterday ( it was running on just two cylinders)
BUT fitting the carbs back up was among the most difficult jobs I have ever done in 40 years of motorcycle maintenance!
The hard part was the throttle linkage and then fitting the top plate.

 

thats why im scared to do it myself. i dont want to get into it and screw it all up. im assuming carb cleaner wont help at all. and is not suggested. never worked on a high compression honda before

 

i understand..... but leaving the top plate on and removing them in one piece is easier.
Experienced motorcycle mechanic.

All that is needed is to remove the entire set in one piece and just turn them over and remove the 4 float bowls.
Then replace the float needles ONLY and make sure you can see daylight through the IDLE JET.
THATS IT ! Then reinstall stall them.

No need to tear them all apart. It is not like a car carb.

 

would be able to send me a set of instructions to do it the way you did it? Im used to working on cars not bike and am scared im gunna brake the bike because i just bought it/

 

Just buy the workshop manual and follow the instructions.

That would be a lot of writing and it is already written with photos as well in the workshop manual Arnold_se91.

 

AS donald said...DO NOT REMOVE THE PLATE!!!!!!!!! these carbs especially the old ones, and the plastic tubes are very brittle, AND if not careful, the small springs become missing

check out this thread as well ...Toecutter did a really nice write up

 

No shortcuts here.

It is best to remove the carburetors and carefully inspect all the circuits.

If you have not worked on VF carburetors I would recommend reading up on them first (i.e. Mike Nixon's tech manual). If it still seems daunting, have a pro service them.

Also, purchasing a copy of the Factory Service Manual is a must have for the library shelf.

A bit more info on how to remove & install the carburetors can be found here:

http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/33206-brother-graduates-osu-4-more-days-bought-him-84-vf500-2.html#post293757

and a link to Mike Nixon's tech guide:

The Motorcycle Project Book Nook

Good luck with your project and let us know how you make out.

 

Here is the link Crusty forgot. It is an 86 750 but almost the same job. Aboot a 4-6 beer job and you will be better off to replace the boots while your at it.

http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/22449-cleaning-carbs.html

 

BTW....The shop manual tells you which order to remove the carbs from the plate so that you DO NOT break the plastic fuel tubes or float bowl vent tubes.

You NEED a workshop manual for that level of work.

GOT TO HAVE IT.