dbarb3 Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Trying to nudge my idle up a bit and my left side idle screw wont budge. When I put the pressure to it with the 2.5 mm allen it slips, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 43 minutes ago, dbarb3 said: Trying to nudge my idle up a bit and my left side idle screw wont budge. When I put the pressure to it with the 2.5 mm allen it slips, any suggestions? Well you could try a 7/64 allan key which is a fraction smaller than a 3m or you could apply some corse water based valve grinding paste to the 2.5 key tip to give it some grip. Note water based not oil based grinding paste. Available at any auto spares store. Ciao 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Is it safe to assume you've already soaked it with WD-40 or PB Blaster? You also have a fast idle lever on the handlebar. That cable goes to another idle stop on the RH side of the bike. You can adjust your idle speed there. Both idle stops serve the same function. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbarb3 Posted February 16 Author Report Share Posted February 16 Sprayed the PB Blaster yesterday so maybe success today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom in Virginia Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Note of caution: Be careful of overspray with the PB Blaster, it can be quite aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Kroil is the spray of sprays ! A heat gun to heat up the throttle body before you try to move the screw . Purchase a NEW tool before trying to move this screw . SnapOn , Allen , Bondhus or other name brand . I have a 1/4'' drive socket for my purpose . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Did you try to adjust the idle using the air screws on the injectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbarb3 Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 Got it today Just where I wanted it very small adjustment Thanks for the suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 2 minutes ago, dbarb3 said: Got it today Just where I wanted it very small adjustment Thanks for the suggestions Good news! If occurred to me that an idle stop that stuck is suggestive of the tune-up history (or lack there-of). Time for that “Decent Tune-up!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Let's get something straight , which screw are you wanting to turn and how much are you wanting to adjust the idle speed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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