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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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Hi,

I haven't had my bike for that long and im a bit of a noob because it is my first ever bike.

After i start the bike it idles at around 1200 RPM, and after i go for a ride the idle speed changes to 2000 RPM. I was just wondering, for piece of mind, is this normal?

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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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The idle should be about 1300RPM's. Try adjusting the idle at normal operating temp.
 
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Mine alwayse did that. I was constantly fiddling with the idle screw. Turning it up when first started, and down when it warmed up and was idling high.
 
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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That's why they put the easy adjust **** on there. I have to idle mine up when cold, and then turn it down as it warms up.
 
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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Awesome, thanks guys i have made the adjustment. Thanks for the advice.
 
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Yea it starts a little lower, I usually make mine so after its warmed up it's around 1500.
 
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