High idle...

[chandlerbingfl]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

I think THIS might be important, as well as your statement that the idle "started creeping up".

All that can also be a sign of a vacume leak. Check the boots on both sides of the carb for loose, cracked, etc. Also the vacume line going to the petcock.

I'm kind of surprised that the problem hasn't affected engine performance when riding; if it gets worse, it probably WILL. If it is a vacume leak, it can cause the engine to run hotter than normal due to the leaner mixture.

Bike is in near new condition, only had 1200 miles when I bought it... no signs of damage to any of the hoses as I checked them already.... I posted previously... how does the choke work? Does the black plastic piece just slide in and out to restrict air flow so more fuel gets passed to the cylinder?

chandler