Author Topic: Is it normal to have to adjust your idle as she warms up? (Read 10911 times)

Gordon · « **Reply #25 on:** May 14, 2009, 08:45:27 AM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on May 14, 2009, 08:32:23 AM

high idle cam on the choke..?

Yup. If you have carbs with the fast idle cam on the choke and it's adjusted correctly.

cb750fbomb · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2009, 08:55:51 AM »

Where the heck is this? I've got a set of PD42A's in front of me and don't see how the mechanism would speed the idle

Gordon · « **Reply #27 on:** May 14, 2009, 08:58:10 AM »

If it's on there, you should see a cam lobe on the choke assembly arm that opens the throttle slightly when the choke is in the closed position.

cb750fbomb · « **Reply #28 on:** May 14, 2009, 09:08:52 AM »

I see it and how it works. AWESOME more stuff not working as it should $:-\$

martino1972 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 14, 2009, 09:16:25 AM »

Quote from: cb750fbomb on May 14, 2009, 09:08:52 AM

I see it and how it works. AWESOME more stuff not working as it should $:-\$

Don't you just love those old hondas.....

cb750fbomb · « **Reply #30 on:** May 14, 2009, 09:34:38 AM »

It's not in front of me, but I remember seeing the same lobe on the 41B's on the bike. I wondered what that was for.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #31 on:** May 14, 2009, 09:47:52 AM »

As long as we're confessing, not only do I IdleFiddle. I also ChokeKnobKnock AND.... <deep breath> KickStart even though I have a perfectly good starter!

I need another shower!

cb750fbomb · « **Reply #32 on:** May 14, 2009, 09:49:11 AM »

Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on May 14, 2009, 09:47:52 AM

As long as we're confessing, not only do I IdleFiddle. I also ChokeKnobKnock AND.... <deep breath> KickStart even though I have a perfectly good starter!

I need another shower!

What a pervdog

heyjones · « **Reply #33 on:** May 14, 2009, 01:42:16 PM »

I had this idea to attach a rod to the adjustment knob so I could turn it easier... probably a horrible idea! I actually haven't had to mess with it in a while since the mornings have warmed up a bit, kind of found the sweet spot.

Frankencake · « **Reply #34 on:** May 14, 2009, 01:54:06 PM »

Quote from: heyjones on May 14, 2009, 01:42:16 PM

I had this idea to attach a rod to the adjustment knob so I could turn it easier... probably a horrible idea! I actually haven't had to mess with it in a while since the mornings have warmed up a bit, kind of found the sweet spot.

Last winter I was at a junk chinese tool flea market thing. I ended up buying a bendable ratchet extension mad from a spring. With the correct screw welded to the end, it could stick out the side of the bike for easy access. I have seen remote idle screws on other bikes. I think it was a 360T. They might work. I just can't remember.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #35 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:03:29 PM »

sometimes I'm too lazy to fiddle with my idle and I'll sit at a light, lightly burping the throttle when it slows down too much.... probably makes me look like a tool.

Johnny5 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:12:40 PM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on May 14, 2009, 02:03:29 PM

sometimes I'm too lazy to fiddle with my idle and I'll sit at a light, lightly burping the throttle when it slows down too much.... probably makes me look like a tool.

It makes you look like a badass. Just make sure you snarl when you do it though, because if you're smiling or sitting there with some goofy grin, you will look like a tool.

Scrubs · « **Reply #37 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:15:32 PM »

I used to have the same problem as you constantly fiddling. Best way I found was to take her for a nice long ride
to get up to 'full' temp - then set the idle. I have never touched it since. syncing the carbs helped things too.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #38 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:18:30 PM »

Quote from: Scrubs on May 14, 2009, 02:15:32 PM

I used to have the same problem as you constantly fiddling. Best way I found was to take her for a nice long ride
to get up to 'full' temp - then set the idle. I have never touched it since. syncing the carbs helped things too.

quiet you!

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #39 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:21:33 PM »

denial...
we're in a 7 step program here mister.

Scrubs · « **Reply #40 on:** May 14, 2009, 02:36:51 PM »

Sorry.. It's difficult you know. I just had to take one day at a time - If I thought of stopping fiddling as a whole it
seemed overwhelming. I just got through by breaking it into smaller moments 'I will not fiddle today' I had
a relapse in '96 and beat myself up pretty hard - but now it's made me as strong as ever. Hang in there guys!
It can and will get better - I am living proof.

'Et Lux in Tenebris Lucet'
John 1:5

Hush · « **Reply #41 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:07:33 PM »

When I stop to fiddle everyone stares! so I give them my "what are you look'n at" glare and they all pretend not to see me....

Damfino · « **Reply #42 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:26:38 PM »

Thank GOD for this post!! As a relative newcummer to the CB750, I was afraid I was alone in the world of idlefiddlin'. I confess - the gentle warmups in the garage late at night - ever so lightly rotating my ~~knob~~ er, I mean ~~screw~~, DAMN!! I mean thingy.....Oh what the hell, sign me on for a lifetime membership!

alltherightpills · « **Reply #43 on:** May 14, 2009, 04:14:13 PM »

Gents, I hereby confess to my gratuitous idle fiddling, kick starting, and throttle massaging. Why say no when it feels so good to say yes.

MJL · « **Reply #44 on:** May 14, 2009, 04:54:14 PM »

Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on May 14, 2009, 09:47:52 AM

As long as we're confessing, not only do I IdleFiddle. I also ChokeKnobKnock AND.... <deep breath> KickStart even though I have a perfectly good starter!

I need another shower!

I kickstart,too! Makes me feel like more of a bad ass. I don't idle fiddle. It was hard enough to get the idle just right, it's either too high or too low.

Scrubs · « **Reply #45 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:07:17 PM »

Quote from: MJL on May 14, 2009, 04:54:14 PM

Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on May 14, 2009, 09:47:52 AM
As long as we're confessing, not only do I IdleFiddle. I also ChokeKnobKnock AND.... <deep breath> KickStart even though I have a perfectly good starter!

I need another shower!
I kickstart,too! Makes me feel like more of a bad ass.

I am undeniably guilty of that

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #46 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:09:20 PM »

i don't kickstart....
sorry guys, it goes eet-BWOOOM! and I like that.

Gordon · « **Reply #47 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:23:00 PM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on May 14, 2009, 07:09:20 PM

i don't kickstart....
sorry guys, it goes eet-BWOOOM! and I like that.

It's okay. Everyone has their drawbacks...

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #48 on:** May 16, 2009, 11:01:47 AM »

Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on May 14, 2009, 09:47:52 AM

As long as we're confessing, not only do I IdleFiddle. I also ChokeKnobKnock AND.... <deep breath> KickStart even though I have a perfectly good starter!

I need another shower!

Testify, brother. My starter started grinding gears a bit, so I just kick it all the time. Somebody on here clued me in to the *throttle open/ignition off/two kicks* priming method, and it kickstarts even in the 30º range. Plus, like idlefiddling, its another form of badassery. Maybe.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #49 on:** May 16, 2009, 11:15:13 AM »

We welcome you fiddlers and kickers here with open arms.
If you've been lurking on the thread, and haven't posted the fact that you're an IdleFiddler or a a KickStarter, don't be afraid, were all friends here.

go ahead, it'll be liberating to admit to it.

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Author Topic: Is it normal to have to adjust your idle as she warms up? (Read 10911 times)