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Does your bike idle like this?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jim123, Jun 16, 2009.

  1. jim123

    jim123 Member

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    This is the best sounding idle I heard yet. Too bad I can't figure out how to get mine to idle like this.
    Oops its on youtube but I can't figure out how to bring it here....
    "My 1981 Yamaha XJ650 Midnight Maxim"
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmpGuNkhukg
    There it is.
     
    jim123, Jun 16, 2009
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    At 600 RPM like it looks like at the end of that video? No... mine idles ok at 1100 RPM. Anything under that and it will die out. I'm pretty certain the idle is supposed to be set at 1100, but hey... if it works!
     
    coachholland, Jun 17, 2009
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Iwouldn't set the idle below spec; low oil pressure could result which isn't good for a plain-bearing motor.
     
    bigfitz52, Jun 17, 2009
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    My Idle sounds like that! Sounds reaaal good.. Now at least. Before my colortune There was this pop I couldnt get rid of. Musta been the air leak as well
     
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