Shifting Gears / Clutch / Transmission --- How to operate

[alantf]

Originally Posted by 7653

--Oct. 10-14, 2011: I figured out on my own that I need to keep the throttle on at all times to keep my bike running and not stall.

--Late Oct. 2011: I start driving to school with the bike. The bike eventually does not need throttle at all times to not stall. I suspect circulation was needed to unclog the carb, even though the dealer cleaned it.

Have you tried setting the idle speed to 1400-1500 rev/min, as recommended by Suzuki, by turning the big white knob under the carb, when the choke is off & the engine is hot? Remember - this sounds like a very high idle, when compared to a car.