Friction Zone - SV650.org

03-04-07, 08:21 AM

This is probably a newbie question; I searched for it but couldn't find it.

On my 2002 SV650, when I clutch out to the friction zone it'll pull the bike forward for an inch without gas and stall. On my friend's GSX-R and ZX-6, the bike would pull forever without gas. I've grown used to this but life would be 10x easier if the pull was stronger. Whats the problem here? Idle? I thought I found the idle on my bike but it seems as if it doesn't twist.

03-04-07, 08:30 AM

What revs does the bike idle at?

03-04-07, 08:32 AM

With my K6, so long as I let the clutch out slow enough, she'll pull me along all day at about 8mph happily on flat ground.

My idle is set around 1400rpm.

03-04-07, 08:34 AM

Around 900-1000.

fizzwheel · 03-04-07, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chiangbANG!

Around 900-1000.

Thats probably what the problem is, turn the idle speed up to around 1200 - 1300 rpm, some people run it a little higher, but I've found that works for me.

03-04-07, 08:45 AM

The problem is I don't know where the idle is as well. I looked at the OM and thought I found the knob but its like it feels like it doesn't twist.

fizzwheel · 03-04-07, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chiangbANG!

The problem is I don't know where the idle is as well. I looked at the OM and thought I found the knob but its like it doesn't twist.

Its on the clutch side of the bike, it pokes out between the frame reasonably near the riders seat.

03-04-07, 08:49 AM

Small black knob sticking out of a hose connected to the carb?

fizzwheel · 03-04-07, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiangbANG!

Small black knob sticking out of a hose connected to the carb?

Yep thats the one.

03-04-07, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Yep thats the one.

Yeah, I tried twisting that but it feels like doesn't move at all and I'm just twisting the hose along with it. What direction would I have to twist to up the idle?

03-04-07, 08:21 AM	#1
chiangbANG! Guest Posts: n/a	Friction Zone This is probably a newbie question; I searched for it but couldn't find it. On my 2002 SV650, when I clutch out to the friction zone it'll pull the bike forward for an inch without gas and stall. On my friend's GSX-R and ZX-6, the bike would pull forever without gas. I've grown used to this but life would be 10x easier if the pull was stronger. Whats the problem here? Idle? I thought I found the idle on my bike but it seems as if it doesn't twist. Last edited by chiangbANG!; 03-04-07 at 08:25 AM.

03-04-07, 08:30 AM	#2
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Friction Zone What revs does the bike idle at?

03-04-07, 08:32 AM	#3
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Friction Zone With my K6, so long as I let the clutch out slow enough, she'll pull me along all day at about 8mph happily on flat ground. My idle is set around 1400rpm.

03-04-07, 08:34 AM	#4
chiangbANG! Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Friction Zone Around 900-1000.

03-04-07, 08:45 AM	#6
chiangbANG! Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Friction Zone The problem is I don't know where the idle is as well. I looked at the OM and thought I found the knob but its like it feels like it doesn't twist. Last edited by chiangbANG!; 03-04-07 at 08:47 AM.

03-04-07, 08:49 AM	#8
chiangbANG! Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Friction Zone Small black knob sticking out of a hose connected to the carb?

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