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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Hello, What is a normal idle rmp for our bikes? Ever since I added a PC3 I think my bike has a higher idle. Even after it is warmed up. How do I go about getting it back down? thanks.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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Did you set the throttle position to zero per the instructions? mine never changed the idle
 
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I didn't set to zero, but reset closed throttle position. How do u set to zero?
 
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I didn't set to zero, but reset closed throttle position. How do u set to zero?

well closed is what i meant or idle position... You should be good. I dont know how it could raise the idle ?
 
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What is the bike supposed to be idling at? I dont have a tach, but can check it on the PC3 software. It feels like there is more vibration as well.
 
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950-1050
 
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Ok. I think last time I reset it, it was about 11XX or so.
 
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Mine does the same thing. but when the wheels stop turning the idle goes down a little. sounds like I am on the gas when I am coasting down to a stop.
 
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What is the bike supposed to be idling at? I dont have a tach, but can check it on the PC3 software. It feels like there is more vibration as well.
My 2001 FLHRCI was recently dynotuned after having a 95" kit and Andrews 21g cams installed. I commented about the high idle and the mechanic informed me that it should be set between 1050 and 1150 rpm to assure adequate oil circulation. While the idle varies a bit, it never falls below 1000 rpm.
 
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My 08 egc was doing it before the pcv and after installing even with zeroing the tp turn your ign on and off 5 times that was what i read and i did it and now stays at 950 all the time after warm up
 
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