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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Quick question about idle speed. /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1345753103 Message started by Blue04Savage on 08/23/12 at 13:18:23 |
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Title: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Blue04Savage on 08/23/12 at 13:18:23 Hello, So I keep noticing that everyone suggests having your idle speed set at 1000rpm. Makes sense, but how do you know what it's set at when you don't have a tachometer on the bike? I just want to make sure mine is right, but I don't know how to check it. Suggestions? Thanks |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Greg on 08/23/12 at 13:31:20 I turn mine up until I think it is high enough then turn it up a little more. :) |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Serowbot on 08/23/12 at 14:25:03 Right,.. we don't have tach's... Just don't try to go with that "cool" loping idle sound... Keep it up to where it sounds nice, smooth, and even... ;)... |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by verslagen1 on 08/23/12 at 14:32:22 Your Iphone comes with a tach... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1303712067 |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Serowbot on 08/23/12 at 14:42:11 Vers,.. Wassa' iphone?... :-?... |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Oldfeller on 08/23/12 at 16:10:11 It's that thumb punching thing he posts all his one short sentence responses on ..... (at a nickle a word no less). ;) |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by verslagen1 on 08/23/12 at 17:21:46 2D3B2C31293C312A5E0 wrote:
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Blue04Savage on 08/23/12 at 18:44:35 Hmmmmmm. Well maybe i'll post a link to a youtube video of it idling, and you guys can tell me what you think. Once it's warmed up, i'd guess it's about right, but like i said, no tach. Good idea? Bad idea? |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Serowbot on 08/23/12 at 18:48:03 I'll give it a listen, and my expert opinion.. :-/.... Blub,..blub,..blub,..blub,..blub,..blub,..blub,.. :-?... ;D ;D ;D... |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Charon on 08/23/12 at 18:54:04 Clymer's (known to have at least some errors) suggests 1000 - 1200 rpm idle speed. I think I prefer to err on the high side. That lets a cold engine idle, albeit a bit slower. It helps reduce the afterfire (backfire), and it helps keep oil flow up into the cam bearings. It probably also reduces the tendency of the engine to stall after a quick deceleration from speed. |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by ralfyguy on 08/23/12 at 19:13:59 4C676E7D60610F0 wrote:
That's what I do. 1,200 when warm, about 1,000 when cold. Although when I start it cold I keep the throttle so it does about what it does when warm and I keep it there about a minute before taking off. |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Digger on 08/23/12 at 20:51:49 4B657C6C303D5A687F686E6C090 wrote:
Blue, For not too many bux, you can buy a small, digital tach. I've got one and use it just for diagnostic purposes. After I get my reading, I just disconnect it and throw it back in the drawer...... Works for me! |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Beagle on 08/24/12 at 23:13:24 456866666473010 wrote:
Blue, For not too many bux, you can buy a small, digital tach. I've got one and use it just for diagnostic purposes. After I get my reading, I just disconnect it and throw it back in the drawer...... Works for me! [/quote] Can you use a Digital Photo Laser Tachometer Non Contact on a motorcycle, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photo-Laser-Tachometer-Contact/dp/B001N4QY66 If so, what would you point it at? |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/24/12 at 23:19:26 IDK about you, but when Im idle, my speed is Zero. |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by lacon on 08/25/12 at 15:39:10 For you guys what got no i phone, it should sound about the same as a Thompson sub-machine gun. Just close your eyes & imagine you are shooting it out with the revenuers. Tune to match. |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by MarcosS40 on 08/26/12 at 03:34:47 312433333F383E365D0 wrote:
You'll have to specify which model Thompson to use, as different models ranged in firing rate from 600-1500 rounds per minute... :) |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Dave on 08/26/12 at 06:39:30 This idle speed is too slow for the Savage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbN-jO11vKg |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Blue04Savage on 08/26/12 at 13:17:10 Well I haven't had a chance to get a video posted of my bike running on youtube. Any chance someone could link me a url to their bike running, IF they KNOW it's at the right idle speed? Thanks. |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by Blue04Savage on 09/02/12 at 08:20:18 I posted a link of the bike on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CRT9-ipZXc Sound like the idle is set alright? Thoughts on valvetrain noise? Unusually loud? Currently debating about tearing it apart (looks like a PITA) to check valve lash, but wanted to get some opinions first. Thanks. |
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Title: Re: Quick question about idle speed. Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/02/12 at 10:02:34 Hominy miles on it since the last adjustment? Sounds normal enough to me, idle sounds good to me, Gettin into check valves is no big lot of work, but its not near as fun as riding,,Make sure youve gota a place to park the tank. Given my druthers, Id prefer to set it down on something that doesnt force a hard bend on the speedo. OUtta the way so it cant get knocked over kinda place. Those bushings at the rear of the tank are a hassle, I glued the lowers down with contact cement, Of course, theres the TDC compression thing, gotta get that right. Antisieze is your friend. Im still using the stock bolts on the covers, be gentle with them, go slow, Feel the bolt snug up. Its not a bad idea to make sure you can get the plug outta the side before you decide its time. If some Go Rilla put it in, its gonna be a hassle. Get a tool ready for the day you decide to go in, again, antisieze. I buy a feeler gauge & remove the ones Im gonna use, bend them in a Z shape with a Ski Tip bend on the end,, Never a bad idea to have a fishing magnet handy, Having a 90* flatblade screwdriver to hold the adjuster while you set the jam is a good plan, |
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