What causes Harley to idle high?

A motorcycle idles high when it is getting too much of an air and fuel mixture in a low speed or neutral position. This is usually caused by the idle screw on the carburetor being out of adjustment, an out of place throttle handle screw, a bad carburetor throttle spring, or a sticky throttle or throttle cable.

What can cause high idle problems?

The most common problem is a faulty fuse. In modern vehicles, engine idle speed is most often controlled by the idle air control (IAC) motor. This can be impacted by bad fuses in many different electronic systems in your car. Next, your high idling could be caused by a computer malfunction.

Why is my carburetor idling high?

The main cause for a high idle speed is to mask instability—either a roughness or swing in engine speed. The main culprit for idle instability is uneven fuel distribution in the intake manifold. The carburetor serves three purposes: throttle the engine, atomize the fuel, and emulsify the fuel.

What happens if idle is too high motorcycle?

A high idle level is not dangerous for your motorcycle, but it have a few disadvantages and it’s still a sign that something is not right. If the idle is too high, the main problems are these: – Increased noise. – You may hear a rather loud “Clunk” noise when first gear is engaged.

What should a Harley idle at?

To ensure proper charging at idle, maintain an idle speed of approximately 950-1050 RPM. Insufficient idle speed may drain the battery in excessive idle situations, resulting in insufficient voltage to the ECM, ignition coil and fuel pump (which can result in a variety of operating problems).

How do you fix high RPM idle?

If the PCM offers no hints, the best place to begin looking for problems is with the Idle Air Control Valve/Bypass Air Control (IACV/BAC). You can try cleaning it and see if that improves your idle speed. A throttle body cleaning is likely to cure the high idle speed as well.