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May 19, 2012 | 11:51 PM

0949er

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idle speed

What do you guys idle at? I was up around 1.2k which honestly seems kinda high. I adjusted it down to 1k. What is normal? I know I should look in my manual but I am just curious what other bikes are at

May 19, 2012 | 11:58 PM

jeffjones

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The book says around the 1,300 range.

May 20, 2012 | 12:08 AM

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oh ok so thats normal. good to know

May 20, 2012 | 12:15 AM

jeffjones

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I thought the ame thing as this is my 1st bike and I was used to my car idling at like 700ish lol,

May 20, 2012 | 12:37 AM

estate4life

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IDK about EFI..

For my bike, Carburetor idles at 1rpm when cold...once warmed up after an hour riding...I notice it idles at 1.3...

May 21, 2012 | 04:34 PM

Aken

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I leave mine right about 1.2k. I've run lower before, but it seemed to struggle a bit, especially when it's really warm sitting in traffic. Made stalling easier, too. 1.2-1.3 seems best to me.