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Started by Woodsman, March 26, 2013, 07:22:38 AM

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Woodsman

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.
"Man who chops his own wood heats himself twice"
87 fj1200,TBS,Daytona 900,NC30.

Steve_in_Florida


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

`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823

Woodsman

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?
"Man who chops his own wood heats himself twice"
87 fj1200,TBS,Daytona 900,NC30.

Arnie

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


Woodsman

"Man who chops his own wood heats himself twice"
87 fj1200,TBS,Daytona 900,NC30.

ribbert

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
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

FeralRdr

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.

Woodsman

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. 
"Man who chops his own wood heats himself twice"
87 fj1200,TBS,Daytona 900,NC30.

movenon

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:
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

baldy3853

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

Jeff0308

What revs do they or rather are they supposed to idle at?

fj11.5

1000 to 1100 ,, should be about right
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

baldy3853


fj11.5

glad you agree Lord bald one  :good2:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne