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Old 03-16-2005, 09:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Bike: '04 GSX600F Katana
Location: Springfield, Oregon
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Default '04 600F Idle Is Awful

I'm new to biking and I'm not a mech head, but I'm also not an idiot. I have an '04 600F Kat that has developed a really crappy idle problem. I have to CONSTANTLY adjust the idle throughout my ride in order to keep the beast running somewhat normal. It seems to take forever for this "bleep" to warm up and when it does the idle will vary up and down as much as 2000rpm even after constant adjustment and seems to be really rough, not that smooth pur I seem to remember. I've had the bike to two different shops in my area and both places insist there is nothing wrong with my ride, they say it's normal to have to adjust the idle. I'll buy the adjustment but 2000 rpm after more than an hour on the road? What's up? Anyone got any advice here? Am I just stupid or do I need a mechanic to take a real look? Help please!