How do I lower the idle on my Harley?

How do I lower the idle on my Harley?

On some fuel-injected motorcycles, there is a knob that sticks out of the bike’s side near the engine compartment. You can turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the idle speed.

Why does my Harley idle high?

A motorcycle idles high when it is getting too much of an air and fuel mixture in a low speed or neutral position. This is usually caused by the idle screw on the carburetor being out of adjustment, an out of place throttle handle screw, a bad carburetor throttle spring, or a sticky throttle or throttle cable.

What should rev counter read when idle?

A rev counter should be the exact same number of revs that the engine is rotating at whether it is hot or cold. It is an indicating gauge, perhaps you should ask ”what number should a speedometer be when an engine is hot”? It actually is completely normal for the engine idle speed fluctuate a small amount.

Is 5000 rpm too much?

5000 is where the fun starts. It’s not staying there for extended periods. You’ll be fine. The reason it’s so sluggish is that the transmission is programmed to save fuel so it’s always in a higher gear.

How do you read a rev counter?

How to Read an Rpm Gauge

1. Look at your rpm gauge and notice that it is composed of a needle and ascending numbers from left to right.
2. Inspect your rpm gauge to see if it has been scaled down.
3. Multiply the number indicated by your rpm gauge needle with the proper scale if necessary.

Why does my car idle high and low?

Air intake: The job of the air intake is to move air into the engine. When it’s damaged, more air can pass through, which will cause the engine to idle high or low. When it doesn’t work correctly, the engine may idle at various speeds.

What causes idle to drop when AC is on?

The AC compressor is the biggest load placed on most idling engines; the alternator, under full electrical load, probably the next biggest load. If the IAC isn’t responding correctly to the engine management computer then you can have issues like the engine idle dropping under load.

What causes rough idle?

A rough idling engine can be caused by spark plugs or spark plug wires. Spark plugs use the electrical current received from ignition coils to ignite the air/fuel mixture within the combustion chamber. A plug that is damaged or installed incorrectly can result in fuel being burned at an inconsistent rate.

Can too much oil cause rough idle?

Too high can cause foaming and lower oil pressure, but shouldn’t cause the motor to stall at idle.

Why is my car shaking while in park?

If the vehicle shakes or the engine shudders a lot when stopped at a stoplight, or when parked with the engine idling, it might indicate the motor mounts or transmission mounts are damaged or broken. If the shaking decreases, it’s a strong indicator the engine’s motor mounts need to be inspected by a mechanic.