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76 CB550 Cafe build
MRieck:
I have never understood the obsession with trying to achieve the sub 1000 RPM idle speed....it certainly doesn't work if any engine upgrades have been performed. The higher idle improves oil pressure which really helps when that oil is heat soaked and thin and smooths the engine out. That super low idle reminds me of the Harley lowest idle contests with the engines turning about 200 RPM ::) ;D
Godffery:
--- Quote from: MRieck on June 30, 2021, 05:30:54 AM --- I have never understood the obsession with trying to achieve the sub 1000 RPM idle speed....it certainly doesn't work if any engine upgrades have been performed. The higher idle improves oil pressure which really helps when that oil is heat soaked and thin and smooths the engine out. That super low idle reminds me of the Harley lowest idle contests with the engines turning about 200 RPM ::) ;D
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I'll second that.
tshrey:
I'm sorry guys, don't beat me up! :)
The oldest bike I ever had was an 88 Katana and that purred along at a nice typical car idle. My modern bikes are all FI and sound smooth as a sewing machine at 800 rpm. No idea that this thing should idle higher.
While I have everyone's attention - the 'heavy duty' clutch that I put in this bike is just a stupidly hard pull. Are the plates any different or is it just the springs? Can I use a normal clutch spring set and the HD plates to get some extra holding power?
MRieck:
Not beating you up. ;) You just happened to bring up the point which is one of the pet peeves I have. ;) ;D
RAFster122s:
How new is your clutch cable, is it Honda or aftermarket and is it routed correctly. Are the springs std or HD Barnett's and why did you put HD springs in? Was it slipping or you just thought you needed them?
What makes the plates HD?
Who made the clutch kit?
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