sudden idle problem , need advice

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Nov 20, 2009 | 12:20 AM

#11

CRZYLGZZ

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From: Brooklyn, NY

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Originally Posted by SuperFastGlide

take off your air cleaner and look in the upper left area of the intake... theres a tiny hole there that is access to the idle control servo gear... take some carb cleaner and spray the gunk out of the hole and it should idle fine afterwards..

+1 on the servo cleaner, turn your bike on, and put your finger there, you'll feel a good strong suction, and the bike will stall. use a carb cleaner, I used WD-40 to clean and free any stuck parts. that should do it.

I just had that problem. few days ago, did what Super suggested, and its alll good to go.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:24 AM

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OhioSkully

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From: Port Charlotte, Florida

no don't have the bulletin number or any info fist decent day iam going to run over to the shop and when i have it checked out ill get a number and some info.

Nov 20, 2009 | 09:42 AM

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June Bug

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From: Greenfield, Massachusetts

Had the same problem with my '08 Street Bob. Mentioned it to the service manager during my last service, and he just told me to add some fuel stabilizer. Seemed to run better. Now it is doing it again. Since it's time to put her to bed for the winter, I'll see how it runs in the spring.