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Old 10-22-2009, 02:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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fast idle until loaded

I have an 83 lowrider with a shorty g on it. bike runs great is very responsive at the throddle. when I come to a stop the idle goes to 1500 when I have it set at 1000. it will drop to normal when I engage clutch. any ideas

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Old 10-22-2009, 02:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Lower idle by turning screw. If it's set at 1000...or was......then it's something else causing it to go to 1500.

Check and make sure enrichment tab is pressed all the way down.

Intake gasket leak at head(s).

Carb base gasket leak at manifold.

If you rev the engine, does the idle come down slowly?

If so....classis lean/intake leak.
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