RPM increase when stopping

[Guest]

My '82 GS850L normally idles between 1100 and 1500 rpm. After riding for a while, when the bike is fully warmed up, sometimes (not always), when I come to a stop, the bike idles between 2000 and 2500 rpm, unless I drop it into first gear, partially release the clutch lever, and put a light load on it. Then it settle back down where it should be. Blipping the throttle does not lower it. Checked the throttle cable all the way from the grip to the end, and can't find any kinks or problems. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Dave8338]

Intake o-rings.

[Rocketman]

All intake O-rings and assorted parts are brand new within the year. One thing I forgot to mention, I did change out the buckhorn bars for GS-E style bars, and think the problem started after that.

[Dogma]

All intake O-rings and assorted parts are brand new within the year. One thing I forgot to mention, I did change out the buckhorn bars for GS-E style bars, and think the problem started after that.

Does "assorted parts" include the intake pipes ("boots")?

Handlebars should have nothing to do with a hanging idle.

[Dave8338]

I have a little of the same issue with the bars that I put on the 850 only it only does it when I turn them all the way to the right. I have tried nearly ALL cable positions that I can route, and it still does it. Not really sure why unless it is the excess cable length. I'm waiting for the end of the season and then replace the cable with a new one for a E.

[TheCafeKid]

I have a little of the same issue with the bars that I put on the 850 only it only does it when I turn them all the way to the right. I have tried nearly ALL cable positions that I can route, and it still does it. Not really sure why unless it is the excess cable length. I'm waiting for the end of the season and then replace the cable with a new one for a E.

Adjust your cable at the bar Dave... It's too tight.

[Rocketman]

Yes Dogma, intake boots are brand new. I'm leaning more towards a mechanical bind, rather than an air/fuel issue. Same as Dave, but rpm's don't change at all on turns. Just occasionally when I come off the throttle. Changing handlebars left me with too much cable rather than too little, so I can't tell why the rpm's changing. Plus, once I put a little load, like I said above, it stays down where its supposed to be, until I accelerate and stop again.

[Dave8338]

Adjust your cable at the bar Dave... It's too tight.

I'll give it another look. If that is the reason, I'll report back, with a HUGE grin.

[Rocketman]

I just ran the bike with the tank propped up, and there's really not that much excess throttle cable to really matter. The only time I could increase rpm's, is if I really tugged pretty hard on where the cable comes out of the black sheathing. Wiggling it made no difference at all. Now I'm thinking its not the cable at all, but its really no disaster either way.