Why is my engine idling so smooth?
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Why is my engine idling so smooth?
I know this sounds like a rediculous question, but I'm serious......
Was hanging out with some felloew bikers with Road Kings and Ultras. All bikes were from 2004 -2007.
I noticed that all those bikes were idling really rough, and my bike was idling like a counter-balanced engine with no vibration.
As crazy as this sounds, is it normal for a RK to idle really smooth?
Everybody was looking at my bike and wondering there was something wrong with theirs.
Was hanging out with some felloew bikers with Road Kings and Ultras. All bikes were from 2004 -2007.
I noticed that all those bikes were idling really rough, and my bike was idling like a counter-balanced engine with no vibration.
As crazy as this sounds, is it normal for a RK to idle really smooth?
Everybody was looking at my bike and wondering there was something wrong with theirs.
RE: Why is my engine idling so smooth?
Just curious, is your bike injected or carbed? The injected bikes usaully have a higher idle, causing it to seem smoother. Have you had to change your engine mount yet? Mine broke, put the newer design in and the damn thing is a harder mount & caused my roadking to have a more noticable idle vibration. Anyway just a opinion. Good luck ,
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RE: Why is my engine idling so smooth?
I have a 2005 RK with fuel injection. I had the mounts inspected, and they're fine.
I also have a tach, so I can tell you that my idle is at a steady 1000 rpm's, which is normal.
I guess it's good problem.
I also have a tach, so I can tell you that my idle is at a steady 1000 rpm's, which is normal.
I guess it's good problem.
RE: Why is my engine idling so smooth?
Sounds good! My bike is a 06 carbureted & has 9k miles on it now. Prior to me changing the front engine mount @ about 5k , the bike (idle vibration) was much less than it is now. The redesigned mounts as I was saying, are, or seem to be much harder rubber compound. I have also changed the jetting oif my carb. and havent had it dynoed yet (My bad) Glad to hear your bike idles great. Also remember that your /my bike has a heat managment system on it. It drops that rear cylinder @ idle when hot, and @ differant stages of throttle position. ANyway, glad your idles so smoth, sometimes I wish mine idled smoother.....IN TIME! Actually.......Mine willl idle rougher due to big bore & big cams!!!!!!! I HOPE!!! Have a GREAT evening ,
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RE: Why is my engine idling so smooth?
same with mine. the new, mount makes it shake at idle which i personally love, its my girls 1500 pound vibrator, and folks that pull up next, recognize. but guess what? when i take off, shes smoother than silk.
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RE: Why is my engine idling so smooth?
ORIGINAL: VROCK SE
Do you have a "B" Motor?
The B has a counter Balancer in it I am told. I have the "A" on my 06 Ultra, Shakes like Heck!!!
Do you have a "B" Motor?
The B has a counter Balancer in it I am told. I have the "A" on my 06 Ultra, Shakes like Heck!!!
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