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OK today I changed out the stock grips to Willie G's with the help of someone who has done this before and the use of the service manual. We adjusted the throttle cables to make sure nothing was to tight and I was getting full use of wrist twist.
Then after he left I attacked the coil, I wanted to change it to a COP style. Read everything twice before touching anything. When completed I took her out for a test ride, just a few miles.
After about 5 miles I noticed the the engine starting to rev quickly became worse.
Double check your throttle cable adjustments. Make sure they arnt sticking.
Also check your intake seals. Spray some carb cleaner around the intake seals with the bike idling. If there's a change in idle you'll have your answer.
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