Getting back into riding - just bought a 84 VF500F-

I just bought a used 84 500 Interceptor with a new inspection and an 86 parts bike all for 500.00! The carbs do need some work-bike dies when you come to a stop. I will try adjusting idle speed first...

 

congrats? and welcome to the world. a manual is the first step for you my friend, your gonna need it. sounds to me like the idle jets are plugged. it needs a cleaning you can try the usual suspects first, like sea foam into the tank carb cleaner blah blah blah, they might work but pulling them off and giving them a cleaning manually is the best thing..... does the bike idle at a stop like after you start it up and let it warm up a bit? or is it "dying " when you come to a stop in gear.. the later would suggest that you have a clutch issue not an idle issue. but if it is "dying" while in neutral then it is a carb issue...

anyway.good luck and welcome to the world again

Crusty

 

Welcome! It sounds like your bike needs a bit of maintence work but it otherwise decent. I think you'll find it to be a great motorcycle. Let us know if you need anything!

 

The bike dies at idle even in neutral-if you give it some choke you can keep it running or give it a little throttle. I am thinking it may be the idle mixture. The carbs were synced according to the last owner earlier this year. I did buy some Sea Foam an plan to add it figuring it cant hurt. If you have any other suggestions, let me know!

Thanks

 

Congrats on the bike!

 

Sea Foam is probably worth a try, that's what I would do first. If that doesn't help you might need to pull the carbs to give them a thorough cleaning. Good luck!