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Y2Kalonn · 06-11-2005, 12:24 AM

my 2000 gsxr 600 idles way to high i think. Everytime i stay it, it climes up to 3500 and after funning a bit, gets even higher and very hot. Also when im rideing my bike it get hotter and hotter and idle's really high even at stop signs. anyone know what the problem myight be?

**Louis** · 06-11-2005, 08:29 AM

Try first adjusting the idle screw. Maybe it's just not set right.

Gixxerdale · 06-11-2005, 10:28 AM

Return throttle cable may not be working properly. Check the cables, and idle adjustments. You won't have a clutch soon if you don't. If you ride in dirty or wet conditions the linkage may need some lub.

jaydog19833 · 06-11-2005, 02:32 PM

Check your manual for idle adjustments. Mine is on the left side just underneath my gas tank, so it's a bit of a chore to change it. Also, when you do change it make sure you take it for a 10-15 minute spin. I had to raise mine after I put on my exhaust because it idled really low and stalled when I opened and closed the throttle. I set it to idle at like 1,000rpm then took off only to find after 10 minutes at a red light it was whining at 3,500rpm. hahaha not to mention when I let off the clutch my rolling speed was 30mph without hitting the throttle.......

06-11-2005, 12:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Y2Kalonn Newbie Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2	Too high an idle? my 2000 gsxr 600 idles way to high i think. Everytime i stay it, it climes up to 3500 and after funning a bit, gets even higher and very hot. Also when im rideing my bike it get hotter and hotter and idle's really high even at stop signs. anyone know what the problem myight be?

06-11-2005, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Try first adjusting the idle screw. Maybe it's just not set right. __________________ Louis

06-11-2005, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Return throttle cable may not be working properly. Check the cables, and idle adjustments. You won't have a clutch soon if you don't. If you ride in dirty or wet conditions the linkage may need some lub. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

06-11-2005, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Check your manual for idle adjustments. Mine is on the left side just underneath my gas tank, so it's a bit of a chore to change it. Also, when you do change it make sure you take it for a 10-15 minute spin. I had to raise mine after I put on my exhaust because it idled really low and stalled when I opened and closed the throttle. I set it to idle at like 1,000rpm then took off only to find after 10 minutes at a red light it was whining at 3,500rpm. hahaha not to mention when I let off the clutch my rolling speed was 30mph without hitting the throttle....... __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

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