Thread: High Idling
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Old 07-01-2010, 10:12 AM   #9
Easy Rider
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Re: High Idling

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Originally Posted by fg1234567892000
Is there a good way to judge my RPM's? I don't have a tach on my bike.
Experience. Lacking that, you slow it down gradually until you get a distinct thump-thump or it stumbles a bit or makes other odd noises.....and then you speed it back up until it just sounds smooth again. It's better to be a bit too high than too low.

That adjustment is made with the engine HOT and the choke OFF.

Your dealer may do it for you for free; after that, you can gauge it by ear.
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