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Offline stevenmgrr

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Proper idle speed
« on: July 12, 2008, 08:52:24 PM »
Is there somewhere that I can find documentation on the proper idle speed for my 71 CB500?
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Offline fmctm1sw

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Re: Proper idle speed
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2008, 08:55:33 PM »
My Chilton book says 1000....
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Offline TwoTired

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Re: Proper idle speed
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2008, 11:03:01 PM »
Honda shop Manual Pg 9 says 950-1050 RPM.
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