Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200

imrubicon

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Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
03/17/09 7:52 PM

I traded in my 07 Black Zx14 for a branch new ZX14 Green . I love it but it seems that the idle is a tad high . Is that a normal speed as the 07 was set there also ?

Mike

Lost in TX and I dont want to be found ,
2012Yamaha Tenere 1200 for really wandering off the beaten path
2005 GL1800 Sold to another to enjoy
2006 ST1300 Gone but not forgotten
2009 ZX14 Also gone and will be replaced someday
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Steven14

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
03/17/09 10:32 PM

Adjust it yourself to the recommended 1,050 RPM. You shouldn't have a problem.

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ib12

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
03/18/09 3:22 PM

When I picked up my new bike it was idling at 1500rpm. Adjusted to 1000rpm and took up slack on throttle as well so's I don't have to break my wrist when opening it up.

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imrubicon

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
03/27/09 10:40 PM

Thanks I will put about 1000 on her to wear every thing in then adjust . I will take it to a honda dealer as I am not surew of the Kaw dealer around here in Austin. I have a georgetwon tx honda dealer that has been more than fair and squeezed me in a couple of times in a pinch. They take care of my ST1300 and give me that family warm feeling and I trust their tech whole heatedly

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Lost in TX and I dont want to be found ,
2012Yamaha Tenere 1200 for really wandering off the beaten path
2005 GL1800 Sold to another to enjoy
2006 ST1300 Gone but not forgotten
2009 ZX14 Also gone and will be replaced someday
some of the best of both worlds

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Nines

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
04/01/09 7:05 AM

Try to keep the idle at 1000 rpm. When the temp. outside gets high, she'll start to idle higher. That's normal. Don't be afraid to use the idle adjuster, that's why it is so easily accesible.

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
04/01/09 9:42 AM

You are in fine form today, Hub! -bg

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imrubicon

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
04/01/09 10:24 AM

pictures help , bad jokes wellllllllllllll..
Had dental surgey so I am out of much of anything for a couple days but I will give it a try in a few more miles

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Lost in TX and I dont want to be found ,
2012Yamaha Tenere 1200 for really wandering off the beaten path
2005 GL1800 Sold to another to enjoy
2006 ST1300 Gone but not forgotten
2009 ZX14 Also gone and will be replaced someday
some of the best of both worlds

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Steven14

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
04/01/09 5:52 PM

Any and all Hubs pics with mods should have a disclaimer posted with them:
TO BE PERFOMED BY PROFESSIONAL ONLY. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME !

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imrubicon

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
04/01/09 8:54 PM

The idle adjust was childs play but mine didnt have any golf tees . which could be a life saver as I do hit the driving range now and then ,
I did notice that the voltage was down a bit when I was sitting at a light with signal and highbeams on (Need to ,stupid cages)I am okk with lower voltage as long as I know I need RPM to charge and sitting too long at low RPM will be bad thingys to battery

Lost in TX and I dont want to be found ,
2012Yamaha Tenere 1200 for really wandering off the beaten path
2005 GL1800 Sold to another to enjoy
2006 ST1300 Gone but not forgotten
2009 ZX14 Also gone and will be replaced someday
some of the best of both worlds

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bonesnw

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
04/02/09 2:57 PM

whats up with the golf peg

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imrubicon

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
04/03/09 7:43 AM

but then spares never hurt either LOL
Thanks for the pic hub it helped better than the one in the service manual

Lost in TX and I dont want to be found ,
2012Yamaha Tenere 1200 for really wandering off the beaten path
2005 GL1800 Sold to another to enjoy
2006 ST1300 Gone but not forgotten
2009 ZX14 Also gone and will be replaced someday
some of the best of both worlds

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Grn14

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RE: Idle speed , Is it supposed to be 1200
04/03/09 9:31 AM

I keep a batteryTender Jr.hooked up when I'm not riding.My voltages when riding are-Idle-13.8,(high beams on).Cruise-14.2(high beams on).Idle speed-1050 to 1100.2000 during warm up cycle.

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