I can't figure this one out. I just finished putting new handlebars on my bike and when I started it in the garage I could rev the bike up and it would drop back down to idle. Then I took the bike out for a ride and after about 3 tenths of a mile it started sticking at 4000 rpms. The throttle snaps back and the cable isnt bound up so I cant figure it out. I jiggled the cable and it wouldnt drop back down but when I shut it off and start it back up again, it idles fine until its driven (then it sticks at 4000 again). Any ideas would be a great help.
Idle screw set too high. After the bike is warmed up it idles higher.
Or, since your's isa '97, the choke may be hanging up. Search 'choke hang/hanging' with my username. I'll go search as well and post links.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=14021.msg119939#msg119939
(http://www.bbburma.net/MiscFotos/DSCF2431_Idle_Drain_Mixture_Screws.jpg)
So today the bike idles fine???? I put a little extra slack in the throttle cable for good measure. I havent taken it out today so who knows if it is gonna start its crap up again. I might go riding with a jacket full of tools just in case... Oh yeah and I changed the oil and filter with some very expensive amsoil. So far it makes the bike sound good. BTW Scratch I am very impressed you remembered my bike is a '97. You kick ass! thanks again, I will update again after I take it out.
I just lubed up the chain and took it out for a spin. Its all better now and I think it was just the idle adjustment screw. Sorry for being a NOOB... lol. It still is odd that it would idle differently after its been out on a drive.
Quote from: //ACCIDENT on February 21, 2006, 12:22:18 PM
It still is odd that it would idle differently after its been out on a drive.
Nope, that's normal. These bikes take a while to get properly warmed up and run correctly.