Noob from Napa

[bugz]

Just got my '87 FJ1200 and is the second owner. Lotsa stuff to learn about the bike and fortunately i found this site. The bike i got is cosmetically in great condition, however I just need to adjust the idle. Already ordered a haynes manual but wont get it til next week. Planning on adjusting the idle but I'm certain i need to take the tank off but for the life of me I couldnt find the "how to" for that, i'd appreciate if anyone can point me to that page/site. Thanks. 

[Urban_Legend]

Hello and a big Welcome from Australia, Bugz

You don't have to remove the tank to adjust the idle ( if that is the issue). The idle screew can be reached from the right side of the bike. It is located under the carbs. There is a bit that sticks out from the cylinder barrels (auto cam chain adjuster) and the idle screww is directly above this. They can be a bit tight to move and it gets really hot in there.

Lots more infor will freely flow fron these guys. They are a top bunch to deal with.

Mark

[ribbert]

Hello and a big Welcome from Australia, Bugz

You don't have to remove the tank to adjust the idle ( if that is the issue). The idle screew can be reached from the right side of the bike. It is located under the carbs. There is a bit that sticks out from the cylinder barrels (auto cam chain adjuster) and the idle screww is directly above this. They can be a bit tight to move and it gets really hot in there.

Lots more infor will freely flow fron these guys. They are a top bunch to deal with.

Mark

Mark, if you crack the throttle slightly it lifts the adjusting screw off the stop, taking the pressure off it and making it easier to turn........and best done with a light gloved hand, as you say, it's hot in there.

Noel

[Sparky84]

Hello and a big Welcome from Australia, Bugz

You don't have to remove the tank to adjust the idle ( if that is the issue). The idle screew can be reached from the right side of the bike. It is located under the carbs. There is a bit that sticks out from the cylinder barrels (auto cam chain adjuster) and the idle screww is directly above this. They can be a bit tight to move and it gets really hot in there.

Lots more infor will freely flow fron these guys. They are a top bunch to deal with.

Mark

Mark, if you crack the throttle slightly it lifts the adjusting screw off the stop, taking the pressure off it and making it easier to turn........and best done with a light gloved hand, as you say, it's hot in there.

Noel

and without the "light gloved hand" sometimes you get funny little line blisters ....don't ask 

[Troyskie]

He he, me too. Yesterday....

Nice tip on cracking the throttle Noel  . I'm a stupid Aussie just burning myself. 

Beer helps though..... and wine.....

[ryanschoebel]

To be honest, I've never thought it was really that hot in there. I think its a pain in the ass to get it adjusted right, but I've never needed to use gloves.

[Tuned forks]

Ryan, you live in the Valley of the Sun.  Of course you don't think it's hot since 110 F is a mild day. 

Welcome to the forum bugz.  Nothing new to add as the previous fellows pointed you in the right direction.  Andoutandabout lives near you too.  Good mate and rides like the devil himself.

Joe

[jahearne]

Welcome! I recently joined myself

I grew up in Napa and now live in San Francisco. Check out the Service Manuals and Owners Manuals section for info on how to work on your bike until your manual arrives.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=5067.0

[FJmonkey]

Welcome bugz, I tried using a gloved hand once to adjust the idle. Near disaster.... I was stopped at a traffic light, still sitting on the bike, wearing my riding gloves. The armor bits on the fingers kind of caught on things trapping my hand. Not a good feeling knowing in moments the light will turn green. Mild panic took over and I got my hand  out. If you find you are chasing the idle adjustment you might have a vacuum leak. Keep in mind the big lump of FJ engine takes some time to fully warm up. Don't bother adjusting the idle till you know it is fully warm.   

[ZOA NOM]

Is it just me, or are we experiencing a surge in FJ popularity? I hope we get to meet some of these noobs at the Rally in June, or just meetups during the year. Welcome aboard, the more the merrier!

[Troyskie]

Wot Rick said 

[aviationfred]

Welcome to the forum 

Ask away for how to' s, there is a lot of knowledge here. Also look in the 'file's section. Really good info there.



Fred

[andyoutandabout]

Is that Napa California? I live here too. I can get that tank off and adjust idles, but a carb rebuild is best done by the experts at RPM. Make no mistake.