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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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I have an '09 SG. Is there any way to lower the idle RPM without going to the dealer? I just had my 1000 mile service and it is idling at about 900. I would like to bring it down to make the lope more prononced.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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900 rpm is pretty low already, you will need to keep in that area to keep your oil pressure up when it gets hot. If you want lope add cams.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by FXDSEwannabe
I have an '09 SG. Is there any way to lower the idle RPM without going to the dealer? I just had my 1000 mile service and it is idling at about 900. I would like to bring it down to make the lope more prononced.
Unless they figured out a way to idle the '09s that slow and not trash it, I think you may need to go the the dealer to see WHY it's idling that slow.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by FXDSEwannabe
I have an '09 SG. Is there any way to lower the idle RPM without going to the dealer? I just had my 1000 mile service and it is idling at about 900. I would like to bring it down to make the lope more prononced.
Sorry for the simple question guys. I am learning from all of you!
The minimum idle speed for the twin cam is 950 RPM's. Going below that will cause a reduction in oil pressure. NO GOOD. The correct idle speed is 950-1050 RPM's.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Bertk
The minimum idle speed for the twin cam is 950 RPM's. Going below that will cause a reduction in oil pressure. NO GOOD. The correct idle speed is 950-1050 RPM's.
What he said.

Don'y mess with the idle, if you want that old school lope buy an old school scoot.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Thanks guys
 
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