Very surprised at how different a sportbike is than a standard

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I would leave the idle a little on the high side...........makes it a little less jerky when you let off the gas

If you don't know how to operate the clutch/throttle together maybe. If you do, then it should be a non-issue.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

If you don't know how to operate the clutch/throttle together maybe. If you do, then it should be a non-issue.

That's how a lot of the local squid-types ride at low speeds: they keep the idle turned up instead of learning throttle control.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

That's how a lot of the local squid-types ride at low speeds: they keep the idle turned up instead of learning throttle control.

That's hilarious and something I would never even think about doing... Seems like some extra effort to do something the wrong way...

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

That's hilarious and something I would never even think about doing... Seems like some extra effort to do something the wrong way...

They're busy revving the throttle to the red-line at lights to worry about low-speed maneuvering...

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

If you don't know how to operate the clutch/throttle together maybe. If you do, then it should be a non-issue.

Been riding almost 10 years, but thanks for your concern. When I say high idle I don't mean 2K, I mean maybe 200-300 more than stock. Whatever someone feels comfortable with. For example, if they don't like how their front end behaves when they get on & off the gas during spirited canyon/twisty riding, then by all means experiment with it. It is something I've heard from several riders better than me. Or perhaps their bike has an off-idle stumble, or perhaps they just prefer a smoother idle, as opposed to a lumpy one that feels like it is about to stall out. Personal preference -- it certainly isn't harming anything. And I have never heard of "squids" doing it. If someone is a squid they probably wouldn't even know that the idle COULD be adjusted.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Been riding almost 10 years, but thanks for your concern. When I say high idle I don't mean 2K, I mean maybe 200-300 more than stock. Whatever someone feels comfortable with. If they don't like how their front end behaves when they get on & off the gas during spirited canyon/twisty riding, then by all means experiment with it. It is something plenty of riders better than me do. I have never heard of "squids" doing it. If someone is a squid they probably wouldn't even know that the idle COULD be adjusted.

tbh the only time ive ever fucked with it was when we were doing no throttle drag racing in the traffic jams at myrtle beach bike week.


oh, and the time i broke the throttle pull cable on the CM. cranked the idle up to 6 grand and slipped my way home

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Been riding almost 10 years, but thanks for your concern.

Easy there Skippy, I wasn't talk about you directly and I know you've been around the forums and riding as much as me. :P

I just meant in general. 200-300 rpm as you mention is a non-issue in my book. Sure, it's annoying and wastes fuel, but if if helps someone to get the hang of things, so be it. 2000 rpm is definitely dumb.