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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Matty B 500 on July 08, 2006, 11:29:49 PM

Title: Does the gs 500f idle at 1k??
Post by: Matty B 500 on July 08, 2006, 11:29:49 PM
i cant remmember. and my bikes been acting funny .. and i have something in mind. but i need to know
Title: Re: Does the gs 500f idle at 1k??
Post by: zukiGS500 on July 08, 2006, 11:41:02 PM
idle should be set around 1200 - 1500 if my memory serves me corectly
Title: Re: Does the gs 500f idle at 1k??
Post by: Matty B 500 on July 08, 2006, 11:43:19 PM
aalright then thats fine ... im new to riding and everything but never stalled it as much as i did on thursday night i stalled it in every intersection .. guess somethings were just on my mind?  :dunno_white: bikes probally fine.
Title: Re: Does the gs 500f idle at 1k??
Post by: ASIA 1 on July 09, 2006, 08:42:54 AM
idle should be set around 1100 - 1300
Title: Re: Does the gs 500f idle at 1k??
Post by: TadMC on July 09, 2006, 09:22:26 AM
MAtty  whats the matter man,  you said you have some things on your mind,   Is it anything we can help with?
Title: Re: Does the gs 500f idle at 1k??
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on July 09, 2006, 09:48:19 AM
yeah.. ride her for 15-20 minutes, till she's warm, and then adjust your idle to about 1200, give or take... WEAR GLOVES while doing the adjusting... just in case you brush your hand on something hot, like I did. (Thankfully, had my gloves on!)
Title: Re: Does the gs 500f idle at 1k??
Post by: CirclesCenter on July 09, 2006, 11:35:08 AM
Your mind should be on the road.....

mine wasn't and I got hurt.
Title: Re: Does the gs 500f idle at 1k??
Post by: Matty B 500 on July 09, 2006, 01:04:21 PM
Tad ... well it was the first time i went out since rich's death .. i didnt know him .. but still made me vert nervous .. but i just got home and didnt stall it once.  :thumb:
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