Re: Idle Speed

From: HogDoctor (hog.doctor@execpc.com)
Date: Tue Nov 14 2000 - 23:02:15 CST


a_george@my-deja.com wrote:

> I took deliver of 2001 FXSTB last Saturday after
> an agonizing 3 1/2 month wait. I'm trying to break
> her in as carefully as possible ,but I'm concerned
> that she seems to be idling high. When she gets
> warmed up she idles at the 1200-1400 RPM range.
> Is this normal? Service manual says 950-1050 is
> normal. Or does the HD mini-tach suck? Is this
> related to break in and will settle down as the
> miles pile on, I currently only have 150 miles
> down? Should I adjust the idle speed?
>

Well, I wouldn't advise using the tach as a guide at idle.
Get an inductive digital tach of you're going to adjust it.
Otherwise, swing by your local shop and have them check it.


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