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#112008 pickwickbubba (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 12 Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I've got an 04 with HK pipes and stock air breather with 20K miles, I bought it used and the guy said it had been rejetted. The problem is the idle, it never has had a steady lope but lately it's gotten worse, it runs fine but has a funky idle. I've tried adjusting the idle speed up and down but can't get it right, I checked the plugs (they looked good so I didn't change them)and replaced the air filter. I,ve noticed the idle speed increases when it gets hot so I'm wondering if it's jetted right. What would cause the idle to become rough and not affect the mid-range and top end? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Bubba   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #112011 Musky (Moderator) Doc took Grams beer Moderator Posts: 13485 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Shouldn't be jetted for just pipes. I'm guessing that's part of your problem. You need to give us information. What you have for jetting. What grade gas. Riding habits. mpg.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #112022 pickwickbubba (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 12 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I'm getting around 45 mpg and the plugs were light brown, it runs like a scalded dog. I haven't torn into the carb so I don't have a clue what size jets are in it. I'm no mechanic so I'm scared to tear the carb apart. I talked to the dealer and he said to add a BAK to go with the pipes and rejet, he said it has to be tuned as a package, but he wouldn't give me a price, guess he wanted me to write a blank check.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/08/24 16:54 By pickwickbubba.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #112024 Musky (Moderator) Doc took Grams beer Moderator Posts: 13485 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Try setting your idle after the bike is good and hot. Don't adjust it when it's cold. They all run weird when they're cold. See if that helps.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #112034 PapaTom (User) Have Star - Will Travel Platinum Boarder Posts: 1440 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   The idle should normally run between 850-950 rpms when the motor is hot, though some of us will run it a bit lower. Mine runs around 850 at a reasonably consistent lope for big V twin, changing its beat every now and again to remind me nothing's perfect. Do you have a tach?   Logged     FREE SPIRIT 2007 Silverado   The administrator has disabled public write access. #112041 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 11027 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Check for manifold to head and manifold to carb leaks. Check very carefully as they are sometimes hard to find. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #112071 pickwickbubba (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 12 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Don't have a tach, it seems to idle better when its cold and the choke is halfway out. When its hot it doesn't have a steady lope no matter where I set the idle.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #112073 56victoria (User) If your going to be stupid you better be tuff. Fresh Boarder Posts: 14 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Like Docshadow said check for vacuum leaks.While the bike is running uses a quick spray of starter fluid around areas were ou suspect a vacuum leak. If the idle goes up the engine sucked in the starter fluid revealing a leak.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #112151 pickwickbubba (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 12 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Thanks, I'll try that.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #112153 jetspray (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 57 Re:Funky idle 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   is this strange to you guys? I have personally seen 2 roadstars and one HD that were "dyno tuned" by a shop where I live. and all 3 bikes have to be rode with the choke out one click. and No I didnt let that shop do mine. I installed valve spring from orient express and took the bike straight to Mike Cuputo. (http://www.dragbike.com/news/05-03/052703a.htm) it is set up exactly to the reccomendations of dyno jet and the bike runs all most flawless. so long as you give it a daily romp off the rev limiter lol. so far I have 3k miles since the work and all is well.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/08/25 07:22 By jetspray. Reason: spelling     The administrator has disabled public write access.

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