1983 Honda Shadow VT500 won't start

[oldschool1964]

Any advice would be helpful. She cranks but won't fire

[vw56german]

You have to start with the basics.
Check the plugs, wet or dry
Check for spark.
Check for fuel at the carbs (use the drains to see if the bowls are full)
Check compression
Have you visited the "Sticky" on what to do if your bike will not start?

[still_bluenoser]

Search this forum. Your question is much too specific

[roscoenr]

Another thing to check is battery voltage if my is even a little low it side the same thing, charge her up and fires first try

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[ernie12b]

this engine will only run if the intake is just rite and it wouldn't hurt to have the exhaust compleetly on. a dry foam filter or a loose connection in the snorkle can stop it from running. look at the what to do when my bike won't start sticky. change all 4 plugs and check the compresion would be my first step check spark then charge battery. bike needs the choke to start and no throttle usually. if you have fuel in the bowels and compression and spark you should get something. if not then a carb cleaning may be in order. this is the short list. are you getting any sputtering?