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Old 10-04-2010, 10:42 AM   #9
Easy Rider
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Re: Is there a "sweet spot" when downshifting?

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior
Just an additional thought. Is the idle set a little too low ?? The internal parts may not be spinning quite fast enough to be happy.
Can't believe I missed that; thank you.

Having the idle speed WAY too high can be a problem too......as can not closing the throttle all the way.

There is, apparently, somewhat of a "sweet spot" for the idle speed.
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