Just bought a 2000 GS500E with only 2800 miles on it. Nice bike! I haven't owned/ridden in 20 years and nice to back in the saddle. I'm enjoying reacquainting myself with riding and getting to know this particular machine. I'm indulging in a long overdue midlife crisis.

My only complaint is that the idle characteristics change substantially after the engine warms. Actually runs a little better when I first start it... idles slow and even, narry a miss. But as she warms, I find when I come to a stop the idle will be very fast - ~3000 RPM. I twiddle the choke a bit and that brings it down suddenly. Idle speed is extremely sensitive to the slightest repositioning of choke. Trouble finding a sweet spot where idle speed is sensible. When I do, next time I stop at a signal it'll be too slow - engine often dies unless coaxed by revving slightly.

My initial suspicion is that something is amiss w/carburetion. Any of you have similar experiences/suggest how to most expediently and effectively remedy this?

Thanks,

Bill

Apologies for replying to myself - I'm new to this site and just now did a search on high idle speed. Found tions of similar posts (as well as responses to same) that preceeded my post. Very helpful!

there ya go. search function DOES work! welcome...LOL..

Welcome!

Did you find to set your idle when warm, to 1200-1300rpm?

Quote from: bill on August 27, 2006, 11:52:00 AM
Apologies for replying to myself - I'm new to this site and just now did a search on high idle speed. Found tions of similar posts (as well as responses to same) that preceeded my post. Very helpful!

so what do you think it is?