Thread: High Idling
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Old 06-30-2010, 05:42 PM   #5
Easy Rider
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Re: High Idling

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Originally Posted by fg1234567892000
that while I was stopped at a light that the bike was idling at a very high RPM;

I always use full choke to start the bike, and then shut it off after the bike has run for about 30 sec. I do not touch it after that.
THAT is when you should adjust the idle speed......when it is good and HOT; turn it down a bit.

Then you start the bike with about 3/4 choke and gradually lower it in small stages until it will idle smoothly when it's completely OFF. That may take several minutes or several miles, even in the summer time. You may even need just a tiny bit of choke to keep from stalling when restarted HOT.

This is the normal method of operation for a North American GZ......and lots of other bikes too.

A good dose of carb cleaner in the gas may help it idle better after you turn the speed down.
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