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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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the idle speed on my bike is really high when I come to a stop. It stays really high until I let out the clutch it is a
1995 883 sportster any ideas
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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have you tried to adjust the idle screw?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 05:57 AM
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Seems like they do that to keep the oil preasure high during stops.

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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by John Hyatt
Seems like they do that to keep the oil preasure high during stops.

J.
hmmmmmmmm....mine stays idling high too, maybe 5 seconds after I pull in the clutch, had the carb overhauled last year, I was thinking about calling the shop up and asking them to look at it, now I'm wondering if this is normal, anybody else with this issue?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Your idle should be 950-1050rpm

Have u adjusted the idle when HOT?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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where is the idle screw located ?
 
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