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First, my apologies... I'm sure that this has been brought up before, but I couldn't find a similar thread using the search function.
The recommended idle speed in the manual is 2,250 - 2,350. I've adjusted to this in the past and the bike is basically screaming at idle. It's so high that it will roll in 1st gear without the throttle on. This is my second 350, and both have come from the dealer with the idle sounding "correct" and around 1,800 - 1900 rpm.
The problem is that, like many 350s, mine has the tendency to flame out in tighter single track. I really have to fan the hell out of the clutch to keep it from dying.
I'm not remapping the bike, and I keep the fuel filters and air filters clean. My question is....
What have you done about flame outs on your 350, and does anyone have their idle set to the recommended setting?
The recommended idle speed in the manual is 2,250 - 2,350. I've adjusted to this in the past and the bike is basically screaming at idle. It's so high that it will roll in 1st gear without the throttle on. This is my second 350, and both have come from the dealer with the idle sounding "correct" and around 1,800 - 1900 rpm.
The problem is that, like many 350s, mine has the tendency to flame out in tighter single track. I really have to fan the hell out of the clutch to keep it from dying.
I'm not remapping the bike, and I keep the fuel filters and air filters clean. My question is....
What have you done about flame outs on your 350, and does anyone have their idle set to the recommended setting?
I did this to reduce stalling coming into corners under heavy braking, brake tapping in the air, and reduce engine braking downhills.
Crank the idle up, you’ll get used to it quickly, and it’s better in many ways.
Doesn’t pitch forward as hard off throttle, so it helps smooth you out too.
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What are you using to check the RPMs? If you are using an aftermarket hour meter, make sure it is on the correct setting for your bike. Dealers use a user setting tool to set idle when they're new and you should be able to take it there to make sure the idle and TPS setting are correct.
If I was riding tight single track on my 350, I'd probably run the idle on the upper range of the recommended setting to keep it from stalling.
Oh, and one more thing. Make sure you are adjusting the idle knob (red) and not the yellow knob. If you messed with the yellow one, make sure it is back to the factory recommended setting as well. It will tell you how many clicks out in the manual. I had trouble with one of my 350's running right and someone messed with turning that yellow knob in.
Heavy wedges and light springs make it behave just like stock. No freewheeling on downhills and no slipping on engagement. I liked it so much I bought one for my 2 stroke too
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