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11 Aug 2014 16:56 #643527
by nickleo373
1981 KZ550C LTD
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Hey everyone
Now that I am able to ride my 81 KZ550 around for longer periods of time I am noticing the idle will increase the longer it stays running. I replaced the carb holders a few weeks ago and have verified there are no more vacuum leaks. The bike is fine for the first 15-20 minutes of running. After that the idle will gradually increase to the point where pulling in the clutch lever at lower rpms will noticeably increase the sound of the engine. Any ideas on what I should be checking?
Now that I am able to ride my 81 KZ550 around for longer periods of time I am noticing the idle will increase the longer it stays running. I replaced the carb holders a few weeks ago and have verified there are no more vacuum leaks. The bike is fine for the first 15-20 minutes of running. After that the idle will gradually increase to the point where pulling in the clutch lever at lower rpms will noticeably increase the sound of the engine. Any ideas on what I should be checking?
1981 KZ550C LTD
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12 Aug 2014 13:31 #643666
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This is normal for the older bikes. Just tweak the idle adjustment screw, as needed. This happens on my 650... once up to operating temp, I'll usually turn it down a bit and keep going...
As far as the clutch, no input... sorry.
As far as the clutch, no input... sorry.
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12 Aug 2014 18:14 #643707
by bluezbike
79 KZ 1000 LTD
77 KZ 1000 B1 LTD (awaiting electrical resurrection)
Replied by bluezbike on topic Idle Question
Sounds like your clutch is dragging a little....there should be no increase in rpms when you pull in the lever.....check on the clutch cable adjustment.
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