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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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At what RPM should my 883 idle at? And do you adjust it to the RPM with the choke in or out?

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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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1000rpm with the choke in.
 
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manual states 950 to 1050 RPM's warmed up choke in
 
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Default RE: Idle adjustment question

Harley recommends 950 - 1,050 RPM, engine warm, choke in.

I've experimented with my 1200C quite a bit, and it prefers the 'hot idle' to be set between 1,000 - 1,025 RPM.

 
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