03-07-2018, 05:40 PM
(03-06-2018, 07:33 PM)max_imp Wrote: Thanks Mechanix, there seems to be a relation ship with higher temperatures, not clear why for now but you are not the first to link the ii issue to warm conditions.
Could you explain in more detail what happens when the clutch is engaged? is the engine warmed up, does it happen consistently, does the idle return when the clutch is released etc.
It would help your case if you could document the situation with appropriate comment on the video and show them what happens and how often it occurs, even better post it on youtube so everybody can see it, also get some sort of proof that you made the dealer aware of this idle behaviour ( witness ) and when before the warranty runs out, according to my nz dealer Honda do stand behind their product even after the warranty expires but require strong proof to do so.
max
Well, I have video of the low idle issue, I hope to get a video of the idle increase when cold and clutch being released.
What happens is when it’s cold (I’m guessing below 55degrees) the idle is a bit high...normal. But when I begin to release the clutch (without any throttle) the rpm goes up to almost 1700. I usually use two fingers for my clutch and when the lever is pulled back there is no clutch engagement but still a bit more lever to pull. If I do not pull the lever past a certain point the rpm will stay high...until the lever is pulled back to the grip. Make any sense?
I have a 5 mile ride to work and this high idle clutch issue will happen for 4 miles of that...in the cold.
(03-07-2018, 09:17 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: Ditto on Max's question about clutch engagement.
I typically give it a bit of throttle while releasing the clutch, so an increase in RPMs would be expected.
High or low idle can be an IACV symptom. Could also be a vacuum leak. Have you snugged the 8 hose clamps from throttle bodies to intake manifold?
I’ve checked the clamps...all tight. I also went through to make sure all hoses were tight and in place, all plugs secure and free of any corrosion or pinched/damaged wires.
Normally I give it a bit of throttle too when getting started but it seems when it is not completely warmed up it will increase the rpm’s when the clutch starts to be released...almost as if the idle is tied into the safety switch to the clutch. I do not have a wiring diagram or a service manual yet so I’m not sure how this is all set up.
I’m starting a log in the morning if it’s not too late with the weather changing over here in the valley.