Idle

bennynomad · 03-09-2009, 11:23 AM

I have a 07, 24,000 miles, just changed oil ,new plugs, and air filter before I left for Daytona last week. I have a very low idle now, so low that at times it shuts off when I go from 2nd to 1st, and at lights I have to keep my hand on the throttle to to keep it going. The idle adjustment must be all the way out because I can't turn it up any more. I opened up both covers and couldn't see anything else to adjust. It runs perfect at speed. Any ideas?? Thanks

blowndodge · 03-09-2009, 11:49 AM

That idle screw can be a bear to turn. Crack the throttle a little and it should turn easier. Also try shooting carb cleaner down your injector throttle bodies. The first think that happens when you injectors start to get a little dirty is your idle will fall off!

VulcanE · 03-09-2009, 12:18 PM

Like BD said, open the throttle a little, pull the adjuster knob down on the cable, then turn it like your trying to screw it in. If you don't pull the knob down, it won't turn.

bennynomad · 03-09-2009, 01:23 PM

Thanks guys, I'll try the throttle na screw tonight. BD, novice wrench here, where are the injector throttle bodies at. Are they under the right cover and look like little cannisters?

rewindgy · 03-09-2009, 03:15 PM

go to Caddman mod left side thread today and look at pictures. all will be shown!

refugio · 03-09-2009, 03:23 PM

Yeah....the idle adjustment gets a little tight or hard to turn if you haven't moved it in a while....esp when trying to raise the idle(turning clockwise).
If you can follow the cable up behing the air box...Oil it where it screws in and out. Back it out some, put some oil on the threads, and screw it back in past where you want it (work it back and forth)....doing this should fix you up for a while.

blowndodge · 03-09-2009, 05:56 PM

No they are under the right side like you said but have 2 brass butterfly valves covering 1 inch sized holes that you can see open and close when you twist the throttle. Go to Gadgets fixit page and look up injector cleaning.

**ringadingh** · 03-09-2009, 08:28 PM

Spray some carb cleaner into the throttle bore to clean it out, youll be amazed at the difference and will probably have to turn the idle down rather than up when your finished. Your fuel mileage will go up also. Do this once or twice a season and youll notice how much better it runs afterwards.

bennynomad · 03-10-2009, 10:44 AM

Thanks for everyones help on this. I was able to turn the screw with the throttle open and clean out the injector bodies. Everything is running fine now.

rlfaubion · 03-10-2009, 09:28 PM

Glad you got'r done - your bike looks great! Very nice machine :)

dogdoc · 03-11-2009, 01:33 PM

Question: Just noticed I have been spraying Gumont carb/choke cleaner into my TB to clean. it says dont use on TB. use TB, FI cleaner. Didn't think it mattered untill I read that. Now Im pondering? I bet they are both the same cleaner. Any experts out there??

blowndodge · 03-11-2009, 01:52 PM

They are doc. Even gas is considered a solvent..

rewindgy · 03-11-2009, 03:59 PM

No - you must use special Kawasaki Throttle body cleaner! It costs $475.00 taxes not in for a 5 ounce can. It is made from Yak's drool, and is FI friendly! Kawi Dealers are usually out of stock, but I have a can you can have for say $400 bucks? Oh, since I live in Canada I want the money in US dollars!!!

macmac · 03-11-2009, 08:30 PM

Yak's drool....... geeze....

**Kawhead** · 03-12-2009, 12:19 AM

03-09-2009, 11:23 AM	#1
bennynomad Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	Idle I have a 07, 24,000 miles, just changed oil ,new plugs, and air filter before I left for Daytona last week. I have a very low idle now, so low that at times it shuts off when I go from 2nd to 1st, and at lights I have to keep my hand on the throttle to to keep it going. The idle adjustment must be all the way out because I can't turn it up any more. I opened up both covers and couldn't see anything else to adjust. It runs perfect at speed. Any ideas?? Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2009, 11:49 AM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Idle That idle screw can be a bear to turn. Crack the throttle a little and it should turn easier. Also try shooting carb cleaner down your injector throttle bodies. The first think that happens when you injectors start to get a little dirty is your idle will fall off! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-09-2009, 12:18 PM	#3
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Idle Like BD said, open the throttle a little, pull the adjuster knob down on the cable, then turn it like your trying to screw it in. If you don't pull the knob down, it won't turn. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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03-09-2009, 01:23 PM	#4
bennynomad Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	Idle Thanks guys, I'll try the throttle na screw tonight. BD, novice wrench here, where are the injector throttle bodies at. Are they under the right cover and look like little cannisters?
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03-09-2009, 03:15 PM	#5
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Idle go to Caddman mod left side thread today and look at pictures. all will be shown! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2009, 03:23 PM	#6
refugio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Refugio , Texas Posts: 359	Idle Yeah....the idle adjustment gets a little tight or hard to turn if you haven't moved it in a while....esp when trying to raise the idle(turning clockwise). If you can follow the cable up behing the air box...Oil it where it screws in and out. Back it out some, put some oil on the threads, and screw it back in past where you want it (work it back and forth)....doing this should fix you up for a while. __________________ 2008 Vulcan Nomad
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03-09-2009, 05:56 PM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Idle No they are under the right side like you said but have 2 brass butterfly valves covering 1 inch sized holes that you can see open and close when you twist the throttle. Go to Gadgets fixit page and look up injector cleaning. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-09-2009, 08:28 PM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Idle Spray some carb cleaner into the throttle bore to clean it out, youll be amazed at the difference and will probably have to turn the idle down rather than up when your finished. Your fuel mileage will go up also. Do this once or twice a season and youll notice how much better it runs afterwards. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-10-2009, 10:44 AM	#9
bennynomad Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 40	Idle Thanks for everyones help on this. I was able to turn the screw with the throttle open and clean out the injector bodies. Everything is running fine now.
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03-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#10
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Idle Glad you got'r done - your bike looks great! Very nice machine :)
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03-11-2009, 01:33 PM	#11
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Idle Question: Just noticed I have been spraying Gumont carb/choke cleaner into my TB to clean. it says dont use on TB. use TB, FI cleaner. Didn't think it mattered untill I read that. Now Im pondering? I bet they are both the same cleaner. Any experts out there??
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03-11-2009, 01:52 PM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Idle They are doc. Even gas is considered a solvent.. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#13
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Idle No - you must use special Kawasaki Throttle body cleaner! It costs $475.00 taxes not in for a 5 ounce can. It is made from Yak's drool, and is FI friendly! Kawi Dealers are usually out of stock, but I have a can you can have for say $400 bucks? Oh, since I live in Canada I want the money in US dollars!!!
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03-11-2009, 08:30 PM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Idle Yak's drool....... geeze.... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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03-12-2009, 12:19 AM	#15
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Idle __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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