High idle at times?

[Irv]

Good info again guys, appreciate it

I have had my air=box off a few times and all my carb clamps are good, found this out the last time as I had over tightened them

Never got around to adjusting the idle yet but from the info here, I assume it is just "1" idle screw for all "3" carbs??

I never looked for it before so maybe it is right in front of me, but can someone show/tell me exactly where it is?

Thanks again.

 

[Redbeard]

There is a flexible cable, with a small thumbwheel at the end, next to the mag side carb. Remove your hood and you can reach in and turn it with your fingers. I would probably warm the engine up to operating temperature first. Hope this helps.

 

[Irv]

There is a flexible cable, with a small thumbwheel at the end, next to the mag side carb. Remove your hood and you can reach in and turn it with your fingers. I would probably warm the engine up to operating temperature first. Hope this helps.

This definitely helps

For sure, I will warm it up good. I always do for at least 10 minutes and I always give it a few good spins while on the stand as well.

Thanks

 

[Irv]

I finally got around to turning down my idle but I think I now have a bog?

I let it warm up good, (no ride) and lowered to around 1300-1350 but when I stabbed the throttle I had a noticable bog.

Played a bit more and got it to around 1400-1450 but I think I still noticed a bog?

It never did High Idle after this so I know it will work for that but did I create another problem or does it just lead more to the fact the sled requires a carb sync?
Or would taking it for a good ride and adjusting it trail side be the proper thing to do?(like what was mentioned?)

 

[Redbeard]

Turning your idle down a few rpm's did not cause a bog. I have been reading some other posts on here about guys having the same bog with carb sleds. They took their float bowls off and found scum build-up not only in the bowl, but on the pilot and main jet too. Summer storage and fuel breaking down are probably responsible. An hour or two of cleaning with a buddy, or at your dealer should fix it right up. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I have not been into the carbs on my Vector yet.

 

[Irv]

Turning your idle down a few rpm's did not cause a bog. I have been reading some other posts on here about guys having the same bog with carb sleds. They took their float bowls off and found scum build-up not only in the bowl, but on the pilot and main jet too. Summer storage and fuel breaking down are probably responsible. An hour or two of cleaning with a buddy, or at your dealer should fix it right up. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I have not been into the carbs on my Vector yet.

But if the bog was not there when idling at 1500 rpm(or close to it) then why is it there at 1300-1350?

 

[Redbeard]

How long did you let your sled warm up? Since new, my sled has always been cranky in the moring. It will bog if I try to get on the flipper too soon. Before I ride, I let my sled warm up for a solid ten minutes while I'm inside getting my gear on. Maybe a few minutes longer if it's real cold. Even then, It seems like it takes a few miles to get her good and woke-up. Ride it and get it good and warm before you make adjustments. You could, however, be due for some good old fashioned service work: carbs cleaned, synced, fuel filter, spark plugs, etc. If your sled has alot of miles on it, you should refresh your clutches: springs, bushings, rollers. Worn clutch components and belts will bog a sled too.

 

[Irv]

How long did you let your sled warm up? Since new, my sled has always been cranky in the moring. It will bog if I try to get on the flipper too soon. Before I ride, I let my sled warm up for a solid ten minutes while I'm inside getting my gear on. Maybe a few minutes longer if it's real cold. Even then, It seems like it takes a few miles to get her good and woke-up. Ride it and get it good and warm before you make adjustments. You could, however, be due for some good old fashioned service work: carbs cleaned, synced, fuel filter, spark plugs, etc. If your sled has alot of miles on it, you should refresh your clutches: springs, bushings, rollers. Worn clutch components and belts will bog a sled too.

I let it warm up good, actually 2 different times running the sled before I started to play with the idle.

I know it was probably not as hot as a good run would get it but imo, pletny warm enough?
I will however play it with trail side after a good run and see what happens?

I have about 3000 miles on it so imo it shouldn't really need those things you mentioned but I could be wrong?