T500 bogged down when idling

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T500 bogged down when idling

Post by PippiFyrecracker »

anyone else have this issue, or have an idea what it could be? I'm trying to work out the bugs on my bike.
it idles OK when cold, but after a couple km, when I'm stuck at a light, even in neutral, i have to rev the throttle a bit so it doesnt stall, the longer I'm sitting there, the worse it gets...my idle is at about 1.5...
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Re: T500 bogged down when idling

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I have some air in the oil lines farthest from the pump... maybe this could be the issue?
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Re: T500 bogged down when idling

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I doubt the oil line issue is anything to do with it....though you need to address that sooner than later.....is the bike in stock trim?
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stock trim? as in? please clarify... thanks
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Has the bike got standard exhausts, air filter, Overbore on the engine etc.?
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Re: T500 bogged down when idling

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fixed the oil issue but no change, other than no more air in lines, yes its stock
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Re: T500 bogged down when idling

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Have you tried adjusting the mixture screws at all?
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