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Ah, the sweet sound of an engine. Whether you push a button or kick start, there’s something so gratifying about hearing your engine kicks on— purr, pop and vrappp. If you listen closely, your idle will tell you some need-to-know things about your bike’s health. Low idle sounds like a low frequency, slower vibration, and like your slowing down/stalling. High idle sounds likes a high frequency, faster vibration, and sounds like you’re speeding. Low Idle Symptoms: High Idle Symptoms: A common root cause:
If no serious issues exist, your idle top screw or electronic idle setting may not be adjusted correctly. Most bikes allow the rider to adjust the idle speed themselves. Read on to learn how to adjust the idle on your own and for a list of more serious issues you will want to address with your mechanic.
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