Is lengthy idling bad???
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
ORIGINAL: harleyjammer1200...the vaccum of the carb. pulls it in automatically on mine.
All stock carbed bikes are gonna be a bit cold blooded. EPA restrictions make the idle mixture very lean. Most people 'fix' this the first week by removing the 'plug' and adjusting the idle mixture.
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
If it's hot out, it needs "air", so no idling....cold, idling is fine! Suggest you ride it gently while she warms up, don't want angry neighbors, IMHO.
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
ORIGINAL: Hackd
EPA restrictions make the idle mixture very lean. Most people 'fix' this the first week by removing the 'plug' and adjusting the idle mixture.
EPA restrictions make the idle mixture very lean. Most people 'fix' this the first week by removing the 'plug' and adjusting the idle mixture.
I would not let it idle for more than 2-4 minutes especilly with the throttle set higher.
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
ORIGINAL: 1FLTRI4ME
I was thinking the samething.The stock lean condition will make it seem more cold blooded.
I would not let it idle for more than 2-4 minutes especilly with the throttle set higher.
ORIGINAL: Hackd
EPA restrictions make the idle mixture very lean. Most people 'fix' this the first week by removing the 'plug' and adjusting the idle mixture.
EPA restrictions make the idle mixture very lean. Most people 'fix' this the first week by removing the 'plug' and adjusting the idle mixture.
I would not let it idle for more than 2-4 minutes especilly with the throttle set higher.
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
I have an S$S carb , to start I pulll the choke lever all the way up . I let it sit for about15 seconds or until idle increases to 2000 rpm and then push it all the way in and ride. No stalls, takes about 5 miles to warm up. The only thing I notice, before it is fully warmed to operating temperature, is that the idle sits around 950 rpm, instead of 1050. With the original CV carb I would have to ride with the choke part way open until it reached operating temperature. It's not going to damage anything the way you do it , but you will build up more carbon in the motor your way. ...Mark...
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
Choke on full for 30 seconds or so and start easing it off from there as you put your helmet and gloves on and give the tires a glance,etc (another minute or so?) so that when your butt hits the seat you're at half choke. As you take off push it in to maybe 1/3 choke andstart out easy down the street for a block or two and by then you shouldhave the choke off and be on your way. Yeah it may still be a bit "cold" so dont do any fancy stuff in traffic til she's fully warmed up of course, but you should be just fine doingit that way.
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
ORIGINAL: Psycho...Based on what you've told us here, I'd be looking for an intake leak.
Your bike should stay running, even when cold, with just pulling out the enrichener. You shouldn't have to set the throttle lock.Hell, you're in Texas...I'm in friggin Michigan and I don't have to lock the throttle on my bike. Even when it's in the 30's.
From what you've posted, I'd still diagnose it as a poor idle mixture. Find a shop with a dyno and someone that knows how to tune a CV carb. You won't regret it.
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
If it is hot out it takes less time. A good rule of thumb is to let it idle long enough to where you can sense by touch heat on your jugs. If it is cold it may take a minute or two, if it is hot you will feel the heat building up in less time. Maybe 30-45 seconds. I had a wrench tell me this and I have always followed this rule. Once it is warmed up it needs air to keep it cool. Ride safe.
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RE: Is lengthy idling bad???
If its idling at less than 1000 rpm's your not helping matters............alot of guys think its "cool" to have it idling at 600 or 700 rpm's..its not good for the motor [sm=badidea.gif]