which idle location is best when riding your bike?

Question

im still unfamiliar with my bike and its components(im still learning.) what idle lcoation is best on the bike?what does idle do on the bike?

also i might as well kill two birds with one stone.....
parts of the exhaust pipe has melted rubber from shoes, how or what solution can i use to clean it off?

the bike is a 600cc shadow

Answer 1

The second question is easier. I have used easy off oven cleaner on chrome parts very effectively. Read the instructions they usually want you to try it with the exhaust cold.
It worked well for me

The idle adjustment usually is a wheel type knob that will help you set the idle speed. typically manufacturers set it around 1,000 RPM so that it won't stall at a light. You can experiment after you have some experience, but its a good general rule

Answer 2

Each type of bike has a different idle set most are around the 1000rpm -or+. The idle is there to keep your bike running between shifting and while stopped{waiting for a light stop sign etc...}. Adjusting your idle to gain performance is like going to the dentist for a kidney transplant{doesn't make sense}. If your pipes are in good shape STAY AWAY from anything that will scratch them. Try some wd40 or other type of bug and tar cleaner + elbow grease.

Answer 3

If you have a tachometer, that will give you you're RPMs. I won't guess where the manufacturer sugests that yours be at, you can just call the dealership on that one. If you don't have a tachometer, then you should desire the lowest, smoothest idle. Idle is achieved when your bike is set in Neutral. When in neutral, your engine should cycle at a slow steady quieter pace. Your idle is either high or low, depending on the air fuel mixture that your carburator is set at. Most of the time, setting the idle is as simple as turning a screw set to push down the linkage connected to your throttle cable. When your choke is pulled out, you will idle high and when it is pushed in, you're reading will accurate. The bike has to warm up to note what the idle is set at. Hope that helps.

Good luck on the exhaust pipe. 0 grade steel wool is safe for chrome. combine it with wd40 to be on the safe side. Try that.

Answer 4

Adjust the idle (bike running and in neutral) so it's running smoothly, not struggling to stay running.
Then check it while the bike is in gear with the clutch lever pulled in.
It's better for an engine to idle faster rather than slower.

Answer 5

The highest idle is best? that's what someone wrote..hmm. a monkey with a screw driver can do that. you're looking for a nice smooth operation. You want a slow idle that is consistant like the long winded guy is talking about. Go to a site called jockeyjournal.com to chat with some real biker builders. After you get it low, try messing with your fuel mix. You can mess with the fuel mix too if you want. See what makes it spuder etc.

Answer 6

each bike has a different recomended idle speed. mine is 1300rpm. i dont know what yours is- consult your owner's manual or a haynes manual if you have one.
the idle effects how quick the bike is off the mark. if you set the idle to high, when the bike is still it will rev like and, and youll have to rev it like mad to get it moving! it also limits top revs.
idle too low, and your bike will be luggish from standstill, and make choke or even stall. you have to find a balance.
if you havent got a manual, warm your bike up to operating tempreture (about 10mins riding would be good), and set the idle as low as it will go with the engine sounding comfortable and without it stalling/choking. then ride it.

enjoy bikeing, safe riding

Answer 7

It would help if you named the bike, idle only applies when you are stopped,usually around 500-700 rpm. The best way to remove the rubber is to burn it off then take a chrome cleaner and polish it.