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Idle point

#1 Post by mrapriliafalco » Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:37 am

Can anyone suggest the best way round getting rid of this flat spot at idle.
IT feels really lumpy but never stalls,as I pull away the revs drop and bogs down unless i blip the throttle,once away the bike is fine.
I find my self dreading getting caught at lights due to this issue.
This is my 3rd Falco and its the first time ive experienced it
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#2 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:42 pm

i would respectfully suggest that you do two things

one - ignore it

two, slip the clutch a touch - my old ducati ensured i learnt how to do it :)


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#3 Post by struv » Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:33 pm

what about turning the idle up a couple of hundred rpm,s
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#4 Post by anzacinexile » Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:35 pm

Sounds like a good dollop of TB balance will sort that out.
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#5 Post by fatboy » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:48 pm

I agree with Aladin, as you say it doesnt stall,
V twins and big singles are notorious for that hesitant feel pulling away,everything or nothing sensation,
Blip it and enjoy :smt003
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Re: Idle point

#6 Post by blinkey501 » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:34 pm

mrapriliafalco wrote:Can anyone suggest the best way round getting rid of this flat spot at idle.
When was the bike last serviced?
I would be tempted to start with looking at the air filter to see if it requires a new one.
Our bikes like to breath and a dirty air filter will cause a flat spot.
I would also check the plugs too
Start with the basics before looking else where :smt002
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#7 Post by D-Rider » Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:38 pm

anzacinexile wrote:Sounds like a good dollop of TB balance will sort that out.
+1 :smt023
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#8 Post by Falcorob » Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:42 pm

Or do as I do and launch at 3500+ rpm. Saves on front tyre wear too. :smt002
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#9 Post by mrapriliafalco » Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:10 pm

I stuck the original cans on and the bikes running like a dream,its only rough with the Remus cans
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#10 Post by flatlander » Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:27 pm

Falcorob wrote:Or do as I do and launch at 3500+ rpm. Saves on front tyre wear too. :smt002
now that made me smile :smt003

Oh and maybe a tune up with the Remus cans on to get the gases etc right?
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#11 Post by Falcopops » Tue Aug 07, 2012 1:16 am

mrapriliafalco wrote:I stuck the original cans on and the bikes running like a dream,its only rough with the Remus cans
Are you still using the original chip?

A chip matched to free flowing cans might help, although using the original isn't a problem.

Deffo balance the TB's when changing the exhaust.
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