Idle Speed?

[brown.rw]

I recently purchased a 2002 GS, I have started riding it and am discovering some interesting things. This is my first bike so I appreciate any help you can provide. I am pretty car savy so getting around the engine is not a big deal...

I took it out for a short ride today after getting a new battery and charging it. After warming up (5 mins) I had the choke all the way off and the bike was idling around 1,500 to 2,000 RPM. This seemed normal. At each stop light when i stopped or even in the parking spot the idle would drop as expected (usually) but then slowly climb to 4-5,000 RPM. I could drop it by letting a little clutch out, but then it would just rev back up. The lowest it would go on its own was 3,000.

Is this an acceptable Idle? If not...

Any Ideas?

Richard

[DaxFX]

I got my bike used and the 1 and 2 day the do the same to me !! but mine climb up to 3.5 rpm's. between the 2 carbs in the midle there is a bolt that you can turn you can adjust there no need for tool it have like a round grip for do it wiyh your fingers .. left more RPM rigt less RPM. not sure if that is your problem but you can give a try !!

do it when the bikes heat up . if you do it with the bike cool then when she heats will go up the RPM'S...

the bike should be at 1.5 rpm's

[Slater1601]

Sounds like the same issues I had when my bike was running lean. Does the bike have an aftermarket exhaust or air filter?

[brown.rw]

yes, k&n

[Slater1601]

Just a K&N drop in filter? or K&N pods? Either way, thats probably the culprit. You'll need to rejet like I did.

[brown.rw]

My fault...my instinct was to think of my car which has a k&N...

My bike has a Vance and Hines exhaust.

Still needs rejet?