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Title: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: Woodsman on March 26, 2013, 07:22:38 AM
This one is simple if you know! Had the bike out today (it's snowing),bit rare on the west coast of ireland. Tweaked around with my idle last spin out and now it's a bit high. No problem except this time i have the full fairing fitted. Anyway looks like i can still reach the idler but i can't remember which way to turn it. Oh, and by the way it's feckin hot in there.
Thanks, Sean.
p.s think i might be getting this kookaloo thing.
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on March 26, 2013, 07:32:51 AM

I just had to adjust mine, and used a long-handled standard screwdriver to "bump" the knob a bit.

Can't recall which way at the moment. If it went up slightly, then I went to the other side and bumped it back down.

Steve

Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: Woodsman on March 26, 2013, 07:37:46 AM
Normally when the fairing is off i just put my hand in and twiddle a bit. When the fairing is on i can just get a finger to it, which should be enough but which way?
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: Arnie on March 26, 2013, 07:53:49 AM
Screwing the idle speed adjuster IN (clockwise if you're laying on the ground looking up through the engine with your X-ray vision at it) will INcrease the idle speed.  Wear a glove to help prevent burns.

Arnie

Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: Woodsman on March 26, 2013, 08:18:45 AM
Spot on. Thanks Arnie. :good2:
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: ribbert on March 26, 2013, 08:46:30 AM
If you open the throttle slightly it lifts the screw from its rest and makes it much easier to turn.

I also find a gloved hand and two fingers gives the best control.

I can, and have, adjusted mine while sitting at a red light.

Noel
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: FeralRdr on March 26, 2013, 10:42:14 AM
Quote from: ribbert on March 26, 2013, 08:46:30 AM
If you open the throttle slightly it lifts the screw from its rest and makes it much easier to turn.

I also find a gloved hand and two fingers gives the best control.

I can, and have, adjusted mine while sitting at a red light.

Noel

Now you tell me.   :shok:

Just rebuilt my carbs' and when I went to adjust my idle speed at a stop light, the damn screw was tight as hell.  :mad:

And Yes!  It was hot.
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: Woodsman on March 26, 2013, 10:54:16 AM
All sorted gentlemen, gave it a little tweek while it was cold and gave it a good roasting for 50miles. Ticking over steady now at 1100rpm.
Thanks again, Sean. 
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: movenon on March 26, 2013, 10:56:10 AM
Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on March 26, 2013, 07:32:51 AM

I just had to adjust mine, and used a long-handled standard screwdriver to "bump" the knob a bit.

Can't recall which way at the moment. If it went up slightly, then I went to the other side and bumped it back down.

Steve



Works for me  :good2:
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: baldy3853 on April 04, 2013, 03:01:51 AM
Quote from: Arnie on March 26, 2013, 07:53:49 AM
Screwing the idle speed adjuster IN (clockwise if you're laying on the ground looking up through the engine with your X-ray vision at it) will INcrease the idle speed.  Wear a glove to help prevent burns.

Arnie


bloody hell Arnie your not just a pretty face  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
Baldy
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: Jeff0308 on April 04, 2013, 06:22:39 AM
What revs do they or rather are they supposed to idle at?
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: fj11.5 on April 04, 2013, 06:40:02 AM
1000 to 1100 ,, should be about right
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: baldy3853 on April 04, 2013, 07:54:56 AM
Quote from: fj11.5 on April 04, 2013, 06:40:02 AM
1000 to 1100 ,, should be about right
yep  :good2:
Title: Re: Clockwise or Anti?
Post by: fj11.5 on April 04, 2013, 03:53:35 PM
glad you agree Lord bald one  :good2: