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10-04-09, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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High Idle '02 SV650
Hello from across the pond!
I'm considering an '02 SV650 with approximately 7,700 miles on it for $3000 USD. The bike looks like it's in fairly good condition (minor scratches on the tank from a decal being removed with a razor blade, rear turn signal mount cracked from backing into the garage, minor crack in the tail plastics). I see no evidence of the bike being dropped or abused. The seller claims that the bike will idle 1-2k rpm high. He said that he's adjusted the idle speed screw according to the manual but that it didn't resolve the issue. Does this sound like a symptom that's indicative of a serious problem? I would guess that the carbs need to be cleaned/adjusted. I've looked through the manual and online resources and that does not seem to be something that is very difficult to do if I take my time and have the right tools (am I wrong on that point?). |
10-04-09, 04:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: High Idle '02 SV650
clean choke plungers out, then balance carbs see how it idles then.
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10-04-09, 04:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: High Idle '02 SV650
I'll start with that. The bike seems to start and run fine, it's just that it occasionally idles high. I believe it's been sitting a bit through the winter. I won't have the rest of the funds needed to make the purchase for a couple of weeks, so I'm going to keep searching around. I'm glad I found this forum.
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10-04-09, 05:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: High Idle '02 SV650
Seven year old bike,and you are paying top money so I would expect it to be running right.Im sure its fixable,and Id want a good wedge off the asking price if it needs attention.
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