Hey guys I have a high idle problem, put this in the tech section but no one responded yet.

2003 ZX-6r with DandD exhaust and K&N air filter. I've laid it down on both sides, once on each side to be clear. The most recent time I laid it down on the right side. After getting it back up and getting it started I first noticed that it was hard to down shift. That problem has since gone away but at the moment it seems that the bike is idling too high. Between 2 and 3k.

I would suspect that the choke cable is messed up somewhere because this is usually how high it idles when the choke is open.

So my question is, "What's wrong" first off, and second if it is the choke cable what should I be looking for before I start? I was thinking maybe the it's the throttle cable but it seems so consistent of a high idle and that it seems be where it idles when the choke is open so that's why I assumed choke cable.

When I move the choke lever it doesn't really seem to be doing anything but I can't remember what it felt like before. I didn't ride it for 2 months. It was getting painted due to the lay downs.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Open and close the choke a few times to make sure it moves freely and is not stuck. Also, with a pretty new bike like that you should have an idle adjustment screw that is easily accesible. Usually it is a white **** on the clutch side of the bike down next to the carbs sticking out of the side. You probably have one of these but I am not sure.

 

Thought the 03 6r had these? "Kawasaki uses a dual-butterfly arrangement in the four 38mm throttle bodies"

edit: quote was from Sportrider mag

 

Yes, check your choke cable first. It may be binding. Disconnect your chocke cable to see if it lowers the idle. Also make sure the cable endsare seated in the brackets/ holders. Your idle adjustment is a black knobon the inside of the left knee as you're sitting on the bike.

 

Ok so everyone seems to think it's the choke cable I'll check that first and let you guys know if I have any problems. Thanks for the help.