How can I tell if my carburetor is idle?
A good test for this is to remove the plug with the engine idling and check for vacuum. There should be none at idle.
How do you adjust the idle screws on a carburetor?
There should be none at idle. With a Vacuum gauge connected, adjust the idle screws to achieve the greatest amount of vacuum for best performance, do one side at a time with the engine running. go back and forth form one side to the other a quarter turn at a time until you reach your desired vacuum.
Can a GL1000 do a lazy return to idle?
The idle circuits in a GL1000 are ridiculously small, so slight problems are greatly magnified. To summarize, the solutions for a lazy / slow return to idle (or erratically high idle) are: Perfect idle circuits – usually requires a thorough carb overhaul, but this is worth trying this in situ carb cleaning method first.
What do you do when your Honda engine is at idle?
An easy way to find one of these faulty PCV valves is to pinch off the supply line to the PCV valve with a pair of pliers while the engine is at idle. If the idle smoothes out when you do this, replace the PCV valve with an OE unit.
The idle circuits in a GL1000 are ridiculously small, so slight problems are greatly magnified. To summarize, the solutions for a lazy / slow return to idle (or erratically high idle) are: Perfect idle circuits – usually requires a thorough carb overhaul, but this is worth trying this in situ carb cleaning method first.
How to solve Honda idle issues, rough idle?
When watching the Honda idle video please remember that adjusting the FITV is the LAST step in the process and you need to back it off at least 1/2 turn after it bottoms out or it will not start properly when cold. I have many of you come to me and say that you’ve adjusted the FITV and you still have an issue.
Why is my kzrider idler still hanging idle?
-Carbs have been cleaned semi-professionally (friend runs motorcycle restoration business, took them apart, cleaned ultrasonically). -Advancer does not stick. -No cables binding, brand new cables. -Idle set properly. -Adjusted the valves a few days ago. Could the carbs be at fault? Leaking gas into venturi from somewhere?
Can a FITV cause a Honda to idle?
The FITV is not the only thing that can cause an idle issue with your Honda so be sure to follow ALL the steps first before making that adjustment. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.