What my Idle should be?

ghostntheshell · Aug 12, 2009

1997 Vmax
Only mod = Full Hindle.

What should my idle be? Right now it's well under 1000 - but it doesn't die on me - but I have a feeling it should be around 1000.

I have no owners manual yet
(working on getting one)
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maleko89 · Aug 12, 2009

1K is fine. Manual says 950 - 1050 I believe.

naughtyG · Aug 12, 2009

remember you can download both the Owner's and Service manuals from vmaxoutlaw.com

COP RUNNER · Aug 12, 2009

MINE , WHEN HOT IS 1100 RPM'S & RUNS GREAT ! NO SPITTING OR SPUTTERING !...

unk:

COP RUNNER · Aug 12, 2009

I JUST WENT OUT TO MY TRAILER & TOOK OFF MY AIR BOX / FAKE GAS TANK COVER & ON THE UNDER SIDE OF IT THERES A STICKER JUST LIKE UNDER THE HOOD OF A CAR WITH SOME SPECS. ON IT , IT SAYS " IDLE SPEED 1100 RPM'S AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE ! I GUESS I'M WRIGHT ON THE MONEY !...

unk: DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS STICKER UNDER THEIRS ?:confused2:

ghostntheshell · Aug 12, 2009

Interesting.

How hard is adjusting the idle?
Location of the idle screw?
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COP RUNNER · Aug 12, 2009

KNEEL DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BIKE & IN BETWEEN THE CARBS. YOU WILL SEE I ROUND KNOB ABOUT THE SIZE OF A NICKEL WITH BUMPS/TEETH ON IT . YOU CAN'T MISS IT ! LET THE BIKE RUN UNTIL THE FAN COMES ON + 5 MORE MINUTES AND THEN ADJUST THE IDLE , OR ONCE YOU KNOW WHERE THE KNOB IS , YOU CAN ADJUST IT WHEN YOUR OUT RIDING , WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP !...

unk:

ghostntheshell · Aug 12, 2009

Handy to know! I am going to adjust it tonight!
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vmax626 · Aug 12, 2009

ghostntheshell said:
1997 Vmax
Only mod = Full Hindle.

What should my idle be? Right now it's well under 1000 - but it doesn't die on me - but I have a feeling it should be around 1000.

I have no owners manual yet
(working on getting one)

I needed an owners manual so I went to vmax outlaw`s site and found one and just printed it out and it came out great and didn`t cost me a dime.
You should try it. I also have an extra repair manual on cd rom if you want it , I could send it to you.
<<Dave>>

unk:

COP RUNNER · Aug 12, 2009

ghostntheshell said:
Handy to know! I am going to adjust it tonight!

LEY US KNOW HOW IT GOES !...

unk:

tfisher65 · Aug 12, 2009

ghostntheshell said:
Handy to know! I am going to adjust it tonight!

You need to burn down to Woodstock Thursday night. We meet at the local dealer for dogs and chit chat. Balanced some carbs last week. Always something going on.

gunrunner · Aug 13, 2009

COP RUNNER said:
I JUST WENT OUT TO MY TRAILER & TOOK OFF MY AIR BOX / FAKE GAS TANK COVER & ON THE UNDER SIDE OF IT THERES A STICKER JUST LIKE UNDER THE HOOD OF A CAR WITH SOME SPECS. ON IT , IT SAYS " IDLE SPEED 1100 RPM'S AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE ! I GUESS I'M WRIGHT ON THE MONEY !...unk: DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS STICKER UNDER THEIRS ?:confused2:

Yip , and it even has the tyre pressures on it .

ghostntheshell · Aug 13, 2009

Thanks guys.

I didn't get to adjust them tonight.

I will have to check under my cover

I also ordered a morgan carbtune - and I am going to try and synch mine. I am hoping a couple local guys with some experience show up to boot

Once I get my max insured, I will take a drive to woodstock no problem

Just waiting on a safety course to get the cheap rates

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mabdcmb@yahoo.com · Aug 13, 2009

ghostntheshell said:
Just waiting on a safety course to get the cheap rates

Good luck on getting a "cheap rate" because of taking the safety course. I have progressive insurance and took a MSF class. Here is the direct quote from my broker who is a family friend.

"The whopping discount for your course is $2.00.
The paid in full premium is now $335.00."

Effers!

4gasem · Aug 13, 2009

I get 10% off my insurance. My '06 costs 2 something I think.

I set mine low so I can here the lope... Seems to work ok.

Chris

gamorg02 · Aug 13, 2009

very easy to do huh man? i do it until it 'sounds' right. thats usually 1k for me. 1100 sounds to high.

mr.maxx · Aug 13, 2009

my bike has that sticker also tim, i have my idle set to about 1100 also.

m-cman · Aug 13, 2009

On some bikes the idle is set high enough so the oil pump is sending enough oil. I think it was my Bandit that had a minimum idle of 1050 - 1100 rpm to insure adequate oil flow.

gamorg02 · Aug 13, 2009

good ponit m-cman. those of us with oil gauges should maybe have our idles set so there is always 3 - 4 PSI. esp on those hot muggy days.

Redbone · Aug 13, 2009

I have mine set at 1000 R's, kinda used to that sound now; anything higher sounds too "busy" for me.
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