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keneth r willey Posted on Apr 05, 2014
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Fast idle After I ride for about 10minutes the the bike starts to idle fast and when it does slow down and go bake to normal the check engine light comes on for about 15 sec then it turns off

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Since your engine light came on it has set a code pull up your codes check your manual on how to pull up your codes for Google pull up your codes but since you have variations in RPM's it could well be a manifold or carburetor to manifold leak spray the area with something like WD 40 or carb cleaner and if the RPM's increases you have a leak in that area it is allowing extra air to get in check this out but pull up your code and it will be evident by looking at those numbers what your possible problem is....

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