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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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quick idle adjustment ?

do you have to remove the tank or lift it up to get to idle adjustment screw? was poking my head around by the choke **** and other side, didnt see anything noticable. mine is idling around 1500-1600 when warm, would like to drop it down to about 900-1000. thanks
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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can be reached from right side of bike without removing anything. I am not near the bike but I recall its a black knurled ****, situated between the carbs - I think you can reach it with a gloved hand but if not its slotted for a long screw driver. Be sure at operating temp before adjusting
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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yeah, what he said...it can be easily reached unless you have monster hands
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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I thought i read somewhere on my bike, that idle should be 1200 RPM.
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Erik S.
I thought i read somewhere on my bike, that idle should be 1200 RPM.
Sounds about right...900-1000 might be a tad low when it gets cool, at least that's how mine acts.

idle was set just under 1000 when i bought mine and it had problems idling at start when it was cold out
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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sweet, thanks guys
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