Performance

[johnr72hd]

My 73 Tiger starts and runs great. I have one problem, it does not idle down as I would expect once the throtle is released. I have a new carb, all new ignition and plugs. I am at a lost. It just does not respond to idle as it once did. What should I look for?
Johnr72hd

 

[CarlS]

John,

Does it stay idling at high RPM's or does it die?

 

[The Seeker]

Crucial question there Carl.

Although an obvious thing....did you adjust the throttle cable?

PS: I have a few old buddies from Leetonia!

 

[CarlS]

AJ, my 68 was idling too high and was the the throttle rubbing and not backing off completely. A very simple fix. That was what prompted me to ask the question.

 

[The Seeker]

First place to check!

Also....

-routing of the cable so it doesn't change the throttle when you turn the wheel lock-to-lock

-if there's intake air leaks, you can spray carb cleaner around there and see if it increases RPM

 

[johnr72hd]

The Seeker: I ahve never had a problem with the throttle cable. I do lub it.
Who do you know from Leetonia?
John

 

[The Seeker]

Sorry I didn't answer immediately and just saw your question.....

I sent you a Private Message here on the board about who I know from Leetonia, Ohio.

 

[grandpaul]

Did the idling problem ever get fixed?

 

[johnr72hd]

GrandPaul: The problem did get fixed. I purchased a nes Amal carb from Domiracers. The bike runs like new.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Rocky]

I'm coming late to the party, but I had a similar problem with my BSA Victor Roadster. I bought a new Amal carb with a chrome slide and the bike runs like new. No more poor idle and stalling at every traffic light.