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My Bikes Idle Won't Stay Consistent

by Bold Apps on March 30, 2020

 I got this question this last week: I am doing my ladies bike- which is a '94 600 dual carb, it has a rejet and stacks, the idle is high (goes up and down) and not consistent at the RPM it idles it. It will be fine then jump to 2500 to 3000, then might take it for a spin and might act fine or stay the same. How can I make my bikes idle stay consistent?

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So in this situation what I would recommend is to pull the carbs out and clean them. Especially if you don't know the condition, and even if a previous owner said they cleaned them. Many times people will tell you that they have rejetted a carb and unfortunately that is not always the case. The second thing is, take a look at the intake boots. If the intake boots are old, hard and you cannot squeeze them, they are CRAP. You need to throw them away and get them replacements. I am not just trying to sell you something here, but seriously most likely fix here, because they can create serious vacuum leaks and when the bike is vibrating and running those boots are shaking as well. If they are hard and don't seal well, this allows air into your combution chamber affecting your RPM. If you haven't done those two things, those are the first things I would try.

If you have hunting idle, you most likely have a vacuum leak, you may have a torn diaphragm. Those are two other things you might want to look at, that is why the first thing I said to do is pull the carbs out and inspect everything and rebuild it. We do have rebuild kits that are SUPER helpful. Starting from ground zero is usually your best bet and making sure it all squeaky clean!

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Tag: honda shadow DIY, idle problems, intake boot, rejet carb, RPM, VT600
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Holey Foot Pegs - Honda Shadows
Holey Foot Pegs - Honda Shadows

These foot pegs fit the following models: 

  • Fits Honda Shadow VT600 All Years 
  • Fits Honda Shadow VLX600 All Years 
  • Fits Honda Shadow VT750 1983-1984 
  • Fits Honda Shadow VT750 1998 and up 
  • Fits Honda Shadow VT1100 models that do not come stock with floorboards. 
  • Fits Honda V45 Magna

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Based on the original foot peg design I offered, these foot pegs are the result of my efforts to continually bring you the best in custom parts for your Honda bobber or Honda chopper!

We eradicated the need to purchase an adapter with your new footpegs, making installation a walk in the park! You can have your new foot pegs installed in MINUTES! 

The ends of the Holey Foot Pegs are mildly knurled to help keep your boots on the pegs when dipping through even the most pothole-ridden twisties. 

Sold in pairs. These will fit '83 and '84 VT750s.

These do not use the stock springs. 

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