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What RPM does your bike keep idle?

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Old 04-25-2008, 09:01 AM
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Mine is at 1300 when cold and lowers down to 960when warm as per thundermax settings.
 
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900 warmed up with SERT
 
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Default RE: What RPM does your bike keep idle?
Here's what I've been told by several HD mechanics.
The bike should idle at approx. 1100rpm to maintain the electrical charging system.
This is extremely important in early morning hours when most things; all the lights, heated accessories, etc. are being used or in "rush hour traffic" with a lot of stop and go type travel.
This rpm is needed to maintain the 14.75voltage required to maintain your battery.
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cold 1200-1250.....warm/hot 950-1000, sounds like your is normal!!!
 
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900 here and it sounds great!!!
 
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Old 04-25-2008, 09:49 AM
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When it was really cold outside, 1000 after warm up. When it's warm outside 850-900.

Does that make and sense or is something else changing?
 
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1000 here
 
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850 - 900 when warm. 1000 cold
 
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My 08HD keep idle at 1000 rpm. OK?
 
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1100-1200 cold
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