How To : Idle Mixture Adjustment
Feb 17, 2010 13:02:34 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 17, 2010 13:02:34 GMT -5
This information was provided by Fox.
The Idle Mixture Screw affects the IDLE ONLY! It has no effect on the high speed mixture whatsoever contrary to internet rumors.
To set your idle speed:
1) Turn mixture screw on the side of the carburetor all the way in and then back it out 2 1/2 turns.
2) Warm up the scooter for at least 5 minutes, longer if you are in arctic weather.
3) With the scooter warmed and idling slowly (900-1200 rpm) on the center stand, turn the idle mixture screw SLOWLY to the right until the idle gets rough and slows even more.
4) At that point stop and turn screw back to the left SLOWLY until the idle smooths out and reaches it's maximum speed.
5) After you find the sweet spot, re-adjust the idle speed screw if needed to a speed that is fast enough so the lights aren't too dim but below a speed where the back wheel turns while on the center stand. If the wheel is turning then you will fry the clutch at stop lights.
6) It may require some fiddling until you get it just right. You'll see.
The mixture is affected by seasonal temperature changes so it should be done 2 or 3 times a year as the weather changes, and after every valve adjustment.
Keeping the air filter clean on a regular basis will ensure proper idle mixture as well as high speed mixture.
Mixture screw:
Idle speed screw:
The Idle Mixture Screw affects the IDLE ONLY! It has no effect on the high speed mixture whatsoever contrary to internet rumors.
To set your idle speed:
1) Turn mixture screw on the side of the carburetor all the way in and then back it out 2 1/2 turns.
2) Warm up the scooter for at least 5 minutes, longer if you are in arctic weather.
3) With the scooter warmed and idling slowly (900-1200 rpm) on the center stand, turn the idle mixture screw SLOWLY to the right until the idle gets rough and slows even more.
4) At that point stop and turn screw back to the left SLOWLY until the idle smooths out and reaches it's maximum speed.
5) After you find the sweet spot, re-adjust the idle speed screw if needed to a speed that is fast enough so the lights aren't too dim but below a speed where the back wheel turns while on the center stand. If the wheel is turning then you will fry the clutch at stop lights.
6) It may require some fiddling until you get it just right. You'll see.
The mixture is affected by seasonal temperature changes so it should be done 2 or 3 times a year as the weather changes, and after every valve adjustment.
Keeping the air filter clean on a regular basis will ensure proper idle mixture as well as high speed mixture.
Mixture screw:
Idle speed screw: