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Offline BigBrownDog

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High idle after engine heats up????
« on: May 30, 2009, 11:38:37 AM »
I have a '76 750k. It idles great after being started but once I ride about 20 mins. or so the idle increases. Can you guys tell me why and how I can fix it??  Thanks

Offline Johnie

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Re: High idle after engine heats up????
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2009, 11:51:20 AM »
These bikes are cold runners.  Once everything heats up they tend to run a bit faster.  But just turn that idle screw down and you will be OK.  Many of us run the idle a bit fast when it is cold and then reach down at a stoplight to turn it down a little after she warms up.
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Offline BigBrownDog

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Re: High idle after engine heats up????
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2009, 12:28:40 PM »
Thanks!!!  I'll try that.