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Kyle · 11-15-2012, 11:15 AM

Hi guys,

I recently purchased a 1983 VT500C. Initally, it ran pretty well, especially after I installed a new battery and changed the oil. However, it has always kind of misfired and will be slow in accelarating, but will eventually kick in. As of lately, I will be driving the bike, and has I slow down, it will completely shut off, and when I turn it back on it will be doing the same thing.

Any clues as to what this could be? Carb Work?

thanks for any and all help

Scaredofmyownshadow · 11-15-2012, 12:44 PM

How many miles on the bike? Has it been sitting awhile?

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Kyle · 11-15-2012, 12:49 PM

Just about 31k, and i rode it for a solid month, and the previous owner rode it before then. It can for about a week, but started right back up (this was a couple weeks back during sandy with all the rain, so I didn't want to ride it in the rain)

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Kyle · 11-15-2012, 12:50 PM

Can=sat, typo

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tgelphman · 11-15-2012, 01:14 PM

Does it run rough in general? Have you looked at the plugs for wear and possibly other issues?

Kyle · 11-15-2012, 01:22 PM

It's my first bike and know very little about the mechanics, but I haven't looked at the spark plugs. It's runs ok in general(up until last week, now it complete shuts off whenever I slow down), but it's definitely misfiring/ running on 1 cylinder

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Jeremiahbucher · 11-15-2012, 04:28 PM

Similar problem for me, although I think I have a 5 year old battery which could be the culprit.

SkullCrusher · 11-15-2012, 05:02 PM

Is the idle set correctly? Does it stall whether hot or cold? On or off choke? Is the inside of the gas tank dirty/rusty? About 90% of the time a good carb clean will rectify rough runnin/stalling issues. Other culprits can include plugs, air filter, ignition system etc.

Kyle · 11-15-2012, 05:49 PM

The idle speed was set a couple of weeks ago, and i live in cleveland and it's been anywhere from 40-55 degrees lately so I would say more so in the cold. It has a newer gas tank, according to the previous owner

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Kyle · 11-15-2012, 05:50 PM

And since its been colder, I've had to turn the choke down to start it, and eventually set it back up once it's running and warms up

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11-15-2012, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kyle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9	Bike shuts off when coming to a stop? Hi guys, I recently purchased a 1983 VT500C. Initally, it ran pretty well, especially after I installed a new battery and changed the oil. However, it has always kind of misfired and will be slow in accelarating, but will eventually kick in. As of lately, I will be driving the bike, and has I slow down, it will completely shut off, and when I turn it back on it will be doing the same thing. Any clues as to what this could be? Carb Work? thanks for any and all help

11-15-2012, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scaredofmyownshadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 519	How many miles on the bike? Has it been sitting awhile? Sent from my iPhone using MO Free __________________

11-15-2012, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kyle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9	Can=sat, typo Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App Last edited by Kyle; 11-15-2012 at 12:57 PM.

11-15-2012, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
tgelphman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Foster City, CA Posts: 662	Does it run rough in general? Have you looked at the plugs for wear and possibly other issues? __________________ 05 VLX 600 - first bike.

11-15-2012, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kyle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9	Just about 31k, and i rode it for a solid month, and the previous owner rode it before then. It can for about a week, but started right back up (this was a couple weeks back during sandy with all the rain, so I didn't want to ride it in the rain) Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-15-2012, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kyle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9	It's my first bike and know very little about the mechanics, but I haven't looked at the spark plugs. It's runs ok in general(up until last week, now it complete shuts off whenever I slow down), but it's definitely misfiring/ running on 1 cylinder Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-15-2012, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jeremiahbucher Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 11	Similar problem for me, although I think I have a 5 year old battery which could be the culprit.

11-15-2012, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
SkullCrusher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: massilon, ohio Posts: 167	Is the idle set correctly? Does it stall whether hot or cold? On or off choke? Is the inside of the gas tank dirty/rusty? About 90% of the time a good carb clean will rectify rough runnin/stalling issues. Other culprits can include plugs, air filter, ignition system etc.

11-15-2012, 05:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kyle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9	The idle speed was set a couple of weeks ago, and i live in cleveland and it's been anywhere from 40-55 degrees lately so I would say more so in the cold. It has a newer gas tank, according to the previous owner Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-15-2012, 05:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kyle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9	And since its been colder, I've had to turn the choke down to start it, and eventually set it back up once it's running and warms up Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

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