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Message started by chzeckmate on 07/10/15 at 12:18:23

Title: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by chzeckmate on 07/10/15 at 12:18:23

I've seen a lot of posts about idle speed since our bikes don't come with a tachometer. Over time you can just feel if your idle is right but for those who wanted to know what it sounds like here's a short video for you to listen to.

Here I have my idle set at 1050, which is about the minimum I would recommend for this motor. Anything less and I'd be concerned about oil circulation. I hope it helps someone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91njcw1U404

Title: Re: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by stewmills on 07/10/15 at 12:52:59

THANK YOU!

Very helpful!

Title: Re: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by Art Webb on 07/11/15 at 07:45:26

Pretty sure my Idle is higher than that, thanks

Title: Re: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by Sonny on 07/11/15 at 13:13:52

Mine is set a little higher too. I don't want a dry top end at long red lights. If my motor stumbles, it means I am a block from home and I forgot to turn the Raptor on... {X^(

Title: Re: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by chzeckmate on 07/11/15 at 23:20:21

I'm really happy to see your responses. I want to point out that this idle speed is quite safe and will keep the engine cooler. There's really no need to set your idle any higher than this unless you're experiencing a wonky idle.

Title: Re: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by Art Webb on 07/12/15 at 07:27:49

My ear isn't that good, and i was advised to set the Idle at about 10 mph in first on a flat, so that's where i set it
The guys i went on the Sisters ride with thought she Idled sweet
most sources say idle should be 1100 or a little higher

But maybe I could get away with a bit lower Idle than I have currently

I'm pretty sure i can get that vid up on my phone

Title: Re: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by tom3949 on 07/12/15 at 11:30:25

Cheers - posting that video is really helpful. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by chzeckmate on 07/12/15 at 17:31:53

26353330222525470 wrote:

My ear isn't that good, and i was advised to set the Idle at about 10 mph in first on a flat, so that's where i set it
The guys i went on the Sisters ride with thought she Idled sweet
most sources say idle should be 1100 or a little higher
But maybe I could get away with a bit lower Idle than I have currently
I'm pretty sure i can get that vid up on my phone

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1100 is a good idle too. Up to 1200 would be alright even, but I live in Houston where it's routinely over 100 F and some of the red lights here last 4½ minutes. To make matters worse, sometimes these red lights can be 100 yards apart. I've got my idle set to keep it cool mainly, but there is the added benefit of burning less fuel too.

I've heard about setting your idle to 10 mph on a flat. That seems like it would get you in the ballpark depending on your weight, the mechanical condition of the bike, the distance, and some other minor factors, but I've never actually tried it. Just for grins I'm going to try it this week and video it :)

The key take away from the video here is really to help people understand what not to do. My idle is set at the minimum I'd safely recommend. I've seen some videos with people showing off their mufflers and the idle speeds were dangerously low. A low idle sounds cool but it's really very damaging.

Title: Re: Minimum idle speed [video]
Post by Art Webb on 07/13/15 at 21:53:14

I'm just down the road from you in Columbus Tx, I know all abou that Tx heat (grew up in Austin so I know a bit about nasty traffic, too)
I went for a ride today and popped the vid up while my bike was warmed up good and proper
We're pretty close, i actually backed mine off a bit (idles about 8 or 9 mph now)
wish I had a tach to check it for sure, that's the only time i care about not having a tach