09-08-2008, 08:59 PM
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high idle
After riding around for a few minutes and getting the engine warmed up, my bike idles quite a bit higher than when I first start it up. Is this a problem, or is it normal? It runs just fine, otherwise.
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09-08-2008, 09:15 PM
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The previous owner had removed the plug over my idle jet so I plan to try to help that problem with an adjustment but the first attempt didn't make any difference. I think it's just the nature of the beast.
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09-09-2008, 11:27 AM
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Re: high idle
So, I'm assuming I have to get a tachometer before I can accurately adjust the idle?
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09-09-2008, 01:37 PM
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You can tell when it is too low because it gets a little rough and stutters a bit.....and it is more likely to stall when starting out in 1st. Raise the speed from that point until it smooths out and you will be OK. An idle speed that is too high tends to make your shifts jerky and takes away all of your engine braking, and there isn't much there to start with. If you get the feeling that the engine is racing when you are stopped, then the idle is probably set too high. Adjust it NO MORE than 1/4 turn at a time then try it out for a stop or two. You will soon learn the "right" point for you.
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09-09-2008, 01:53 PM
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Re: high idle
Did he first check to see that the choke wasn't on already/left on? That will cause the same problem. I think this is like, his third day. Took me about that many to figure out I had a choke.
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09-09-2008, 01:58 PM
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09-09-2008, 02:14 PM
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It may not even be idling too high, I'll have to check some of those videos Dupo mentioned and compare. It just sounds kind of high to me, but I've never owned a motorcycle before. :tongue:
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