I just bought a 1995 Katana 600. I'm having 2 issues with it right now that I wanted to get some information about. I've tried searching but I can't really find anything on either.
The first issue is when my bike is in Idle. I turn my bike on with the choke open and it starts up fine. I'll let it run for about 15 minutes to get up to running temperature but when I close my choke it starts running below 1k rpms. From what I was told it should be running at about 1300-1700. Another weird issue is when I do have the choke open partially when I turn my wheel to the left the RPMS will jump to 4k but when I have it straight they'll be sitting around 1500. Don't know if this is necessarily a mechanical issue or just some weird irk.
The second issue I'm having is with my steering wheel lock. The guy I bought it from seemed to be able to lock it but when I try I just can't get it. I turn my wheel as far to the left as possible and attempt to lock it. I push the key down as hard as I can, and actually have tried with varying pressure but I can't quite seem to get it into the locked position. When my handlebars are turned all the way left, they are actually being pressed against my gas tank. When turned all the way right though they come nowhere near it. I don't know if this is actually the issue but I figured it might be the reason that it won't lock, if they tank is preventing them from being turned all the way to the left.
Anyways, thank you in advance for the help or advice. It's always appreciated.
The first issue is when my bike is in Idle. I turn my bike on with the choke open and it starts up fine. I'll let it run for about 15 minutes to get up to running temperature but when I close my choke it starts running below 1k rpms. From what I was told it should be running at about 1300-1700. Another weird issue is when I do have the choke open partially when I turn my wheel to the left the RPMS will jump to 4k but when I have it straight they'll be sitting around 1500. Don't know if this is necessarily a mechanical issue or just some weird irk.
The second issue I'm having is with my steering wheel lock. The guy I bought it from seemed to be able to lock it but when I try I just can't get it. I turn my wheel as far to the left as possible and attempt to lock it. I push the key down as hard as I can, and actually have tried with varying pressure but I can't quite seem to get it into the locked position. When my handlebars are turned all the way left, they are actually being pressed against my gas tank. When turned all the way right though they come nowhere near it. I don't know if this is actually the issue but I figured it might be the reason that it won't lock, if they tank is preventing them from being turned all the way to the left.
Anyways, thank you in advance for the help or advice. It's always appreciated.
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