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Idle or not Idle?
superorbital:
I prefer to idle as well. It just makes everything easier if your bike idles. You can make adjustments, you can put on your helmet and goggles, etc...
slowguy:
I have never had a 2-stroke that idled. I turned a 250 up to where it idled but didn't like it. As has been stated, when you let off the gas after having it the mid to upper revs, it wouldn't immediatly idle down. Even going from 3/4 to 1/2 there would be aome hangover. Sure it makes putting goggles and gloves on while warming the bike up a little tough but it's something you get used to and find ways to make it easier. My bikes don't idle but I work for a 65 and 85 racer and right now I set his bikes up to idle. Those bikes don't have the response effects and for a younger rider who might go down it's a good thing to try to keep it running.
azdirtrider75:
I trail ride and some of the single track I ride have gates. It's nice to have the bike idle while getting off to open and close the gates.
gray hair:
I like idle for start, and warm up. Once it starts to warm up, I push the choke off and let it idle till the exhaust runs clear. Then I turn the idle down/off and ride. I am no pro rider, but I prefer to use engine braking and some drag on the rear brake when entering a high-speed turn. Nothing worse than flying through the desert at ludicrous speed and picking up a turn late, Dropping a gear and gracefully power sliding into it just to have the engine bump the rear wheel and mess everything up.
I guess I go both ways:>)
Dutch-K5 Fan:
My "old" 04 rmz250 Idle'd about 3500rpm for the first year. Had to much
engine brake for me, and it started much much better when hot!
My 125 and 250 2strokes stopt after 5-6 sec of idle. Than it won't
shut of when riding, and doens't feel like a runawy train. Like a cr500 I've
ridden ounce. Thats no fun when going into a corner :-(
Just do what feels best. Its good to try new(or old) things.
Dutch
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