12-05-2013, 01:58 AM
(12-05-2013, 01:09 AM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote: Purely speculation but this may be a possible explanation. A lot of newer cars will start and rev up a bit when you start them. I am told this is done for emission regulations. It gets the cats up to temp quicker and reduces pollution. Only a Honda engineer could say for sure but I bet emission regulations have something to do with the long high idle you speak of.
Could be.because make no mistake.Carbureted Motorcyles
are finished.By act of Congress.I think it started in Calif.
Can one even buy a new 2 stroke motorcycle at a dealership
in California.?