beachbumtroy Posted March 29, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 29, 2011 hey guys 1st question,whats the correct idle rpm for an 84 xvz1200 ? and then where do u adjust the idle? i couldnt find ethier in that online manual,any help is appreciated thnx troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuD Posted March 29, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 29, 2011 Idle should be 950-1000 The adjuster screw is star shaped, left side of carb bank, between #1&2carbs :canada: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted March 29, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 29, 2011 Idle should be 950-1000 The adjuster screw is star shaped, left side of carb bank, between #1&2carbs :canada: I usually keep my idle around 700 rpm's even though everyone says that is too low. You will probably need a carb sync also. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted March 29, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 29, 2011 I usually keep my idle around 700 rpm's even though everyone says that is too low. You will probably need a carb sync also. RandyA You just like the way it sounds at that speed don't you.... I like the idle sound a bit lower too, it has a nicer rumble Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryZ Posted March 29, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 29, 2011 The idle adjuster is hard to see and reach. It is located between the #1 and #2 carbs. It is horizontally oriented. It is about the size of a dime with raised bumps around the edge. Turning it clockwise increases idle speed (looking at it from underneath). The adjuster gets hot when the engine is at operating temperature. I use a flat-bladed screw driver to make changes when on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted March 29, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 29, 2011 The Idle is 950 to 1050 RPMS. I have attached a pic of the adjustment screw. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 29, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 29, 2011 Like some of the others I keep mine a little lower than called for. I think the book says 900. When syncing the carbs I turn it up to about 900 seems to be easier to get them balanced then drop it down a little after I'm done with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbumtroy Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted March 29, 2011 wow guys thnx for all the responses and info i will take it all to heart and adjust in the am thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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