1980 GS1000E stalling when coming to a stop

[Anonymous]

I've recently got some work done on my 1980 GS1000E. They cleaned the carbs, replaced air filter, new plugs, etc. It's been running great, however, I've recently had this problem when coming to a stop, the bike stalls. It starts up no problem and when riding it's smooth but when I shift down it will stall right before I stop. When I start it back up, it will idle fine and not stall, it's just when I come to a stop.

Any trouble shooting ideas would be much appreciated.

[bjrehill]

It almsot sounds like you have an air leak. Maybe the intake boots have a crack. Try spraying wd40 on the boots to see if the RPMs change. If they do you have a leak.

[Anonymous]

You're talking to a non-mechanically inclined person here. Where would I find the intake boots?

[LW_Icarus]

intake boots are between the carbs and the cylinder head. usually a two piece affair with rubber bonded to aluminum.

also worthwhile to see if the carbs need resynched, and make sure idle is in the 1100 rpm + range.

[first timer]

i had a similar problem with my bike, check you float hieghts and and if they are good then try lean the bike out just t tiny little bit by droping the needle a half step see if that helps.

-ryan