Tonydtiger1971 wrote on 10/20/09 at 20:36:08:Ok, can you point in the right direction to up the idle? Right now the bike tends to die, especially now that the weather is cold, until it has run for a minute or two. I have to pull the choke on really cold days.
Knurled screw, turns with your finger on the left side of the bike, under the petcock lever... turn clockwise...
Quote:Routy wrote on Today at 8:03pm:
While a lot is said about "hot and lean" shortening the life of the engine, remember that the hotter the engine temp is, the more efficient (more hp) it will run. And the hotter the engine temps run, the less cylinder wear will occur. But excessive heat could take its toll on valves if anything.
Just curious, where did you learn this? What is your background in mechanics? I'm trying to figure out 'where you're coming from' or who told you this.
I think Versy told him... and Versy knows stuff...
Just kidding Ridge... messin' with Routy...
Hot engines do run better,.. that's why we warm them up... not overheating, but hot...