whats the correct idle for an 1984 1200?

[beachbumtroy]

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

[StuD]

Idle should be 950-1000 The adjuster screw is star shaped, left side of carb bank, between #1&2carbs :canada:

[Venturous Randy]

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

[friesman]

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

[GaryZ]

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.

[skydoc_17]

The Idle is 950 to 1050 RPMS. I have attached a pic of the adjustment screw.

Earl

[Yammer Dan]

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.

[beachbumtroy]

wow guys thnx for all the responses and info i will take it all to heart and adjust in the am thnx