no tach so not for sure. I get it down to where it sounds like it's galloping sometimes. Then bump it up ever so slightly. Would I benefit from a carb rebuild kit? I can do it myself. Should I get one of those tachs that replaces the handle bar clamp?

 

Also I've noticed. I have no issues upshifting but a lot of time when tryin to down shift like when I'm coming to a light the lever moves but doesn't down shift I have to do it several times and eventually it'll catch. Any ideas?

 

Your gonna have to get a manual and follow the shift pawl adjustment procedure... Sounds like it'e out. Without the motor running shift into 3rd gear and check to see how much movement there is in the shift pawl lever both forward and backwards... They should be equal. If not your going to need to adjust it.. There is a nut with an allen screw on the inside of it right next to the shift lever on the trans... Loosen the lock down nut and turn left or right till the movement in the arm is equal...

 

With a stock Harley trans it is easiest to downshift by timing the gears, slightly blip the throttle before downshifting get engine rpms up and they will go into gear easier. After a while it becomes second nature to blip the throttle and won't even know your doing it.

Do the procedure Tex mentioned just to make sure everything is adjusted proper.

 

There is only one answer to that one! Around 1,000rpm. The reason is that with a lower idle, the crankshaft slows down as it approaches compression, then accelerates when the cylinder fires, to slow down at compression on the other cylinder, etc. That does a lot of harm to the crankshaft and conrod bearings and will eventually spoil your day! Best to keep the correct idle, when the crankshaft will rotate at a more uniform speed and not suffer any harm.

 

Anyone have a bead on a good place to get older manuals? I have been looking since last week when I picked my "new" Evo, and I can't find one.

 

You can get them from Harley or off e-bay.
Sometimes you can find them on craigslist.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...NZv~Ut&vxp=mtr

 

Your local dealer can get one if not in stock, as can any of the on-line dealers. Be warned that many of the Ebay sellers charge more for a scruffy secondhand copy than a brand spanking new one costs at a dealer. Harley sells manuals for models going way back and is very good at doing that.

 

Went to two different dealerships. They told me the manual is listed as "obsolete".