Idling problem on my FZ1

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Hi All,

I bought a brand new FZ1 Fazer, model 2010 and I have been riding it for more than a year now. The problem I have had with it since the beginning is that, it always idles at around 500~800 RPM/min, and the engine stops after few seconds of idling. It is annoying as eveytime I am on a red stop and on neutral, my bike stops and I have to restart it when the light goes green.

I want to adjust the idling to around 1000 rpm/min but I have no idea how to do that. I tried to look for the idling adjustment lever, but I could not find it.
Anyone knows how to adjust it for this particular model?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
louien said:
Hi All,

I bought a brand new FZ1 Fazer, model 2010 and I have been riding it for more than a year now. The problem I have had with it since the beginning is that, it always idles at around 500~800 RPM/min, and the engine stops after few seconds of idling. It is annoying as eveytime I am on a red stop and on neutral, my bike stops and I have to restart it when the light goes green.

I want to adjust the idling to around 1000 rpm/min but I have no idea how to do that. I tried to look for the idling adjustment lever, but I could not find it.
Anyone knows how to adjust it for this particular model?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I believe it's on the left side (Clutch side) of the bike. Look closely, you should see a "turn knob" somewhere near the throttle bodies. Turn it clockwise and you'll raise the idle, and counterclockwise to lower it. Most guys like it between 1100 to 1300 rpms. I had a GenI so I'm just assuming they are in nearly the same place. Check it out and let us know.
 
I found this schematic on Partshark. It may or may not be what you need to look for. Maybe a GenII owner can help you out here.

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When you adjust your idle be sure the engine is warmed up to 180f or higher.

The idle adjustment will have no affect at lower temps because the thermo-wax unit is controlling the idle below approximately 160F

I suggest 1250-1350rpm for your idle setting.
 
Hi Billy,

Thank you for the quick response.
I saw a video somewhere that showed the knob inside, underneath the tank (maybe an older model), and that threw me off. I looked under the tank, and didn't look in the most obvious place. I found the knob right where you said it would be, and adjusted it to 1200 rpm/min and I love it now. I left the engine running for a few mintues and it didn't stop.

Thank you for your help.
 
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