36 years old and new to the motorcycle world
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4th Gear
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From: Washington
36 years old and new to the motorcycle world
What's up everyone?? I'm new to the motorcycle world and I'm wanting to learn as much as I can before I buy my first bike. I'm currently looking at the softtail class. I like the street bob and lowe rider. I guess since they are new parts haven't come out yet because I can't find them anywhere. First thing I'm doing is exhaust, handle bars and then a programmer to turn the idle down. So, my main question is if I turn the idle down, will that screw up anything in the motor?? If I turn it down will that put a strain on the oil put or anything like that??
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Welcome aboard from Alberta , Canada.....No you can not turn down the Idle on a new bike ( sounds like u r looking new ) it is set where it is for reasons. You are at the beginning of your learning curve , so read , read , read, and read some more...good luck
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4th Gear
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From: Washington
thanks bro. I'm currently at JBLM Washington. I have seen ppl replace both Cams and that changes the idle a little bit but I'm looking for that hard lope, I guess that's not going to happen. Unless I swap the motor lol
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As others have said, read read read, learn how to ride in a safe manner, and then practice a whole lot before you start commuting on your bike. And it might not be a bad idea at all to start with a throw away bike of dimunitve size to learn on and to take an MSF class on. Then after you've quickly outgrown it start looking for your dream bike. Working your way up, even if it's in just two steps might very well save your life.
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