idle speed thread.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by dannylightning

i do have one more question about the idle speed on this bike, if the idle speed is set higher will it increase performance and how soon your bike runs out of torque between each gear.

i never thought idle speed would make much difference in performance but it did on my bike. i am wondering if i am just crazy

Maybe "crazy" isn't the right word........ :roll:
You are under an illusion though.

Your idle speed is fine and if anything is still a tad bit low; leave it there.

Proper manipulation of the throttle will do the same thing as upping the idle speed.
The higher the idle speed, the LESS the RPMs will fall when you shift, thereby giving you a little head start on acceleration. Once the clutch is fully engaged and you apply the throttle, that tiny advantage rapidly disappears and it gains you absolutely nothing at the top end.
It's the "placebo effect".

[EDIT]
And after reading the rest of the posts.........if you have occasions when the engine REALLY accelerates and your speed DOESN'T then your clutch is slipping......which is a WHOLE different matter. Have you checked the slack in your clutch cable recently ??