Hey, Maiden Voyage on my '05 Katana

[dragonlfd]

Hey Everybody! Just got an '05 600 and it is awesome. Very forgiving and easy to ride, not to mention the comfort. This website is great and I plan on being on a lot. A little concerned about the idle though. After riding for about 15 mins it stayed at 2500 rpm's. Any advice? Only 20 miles on the bike.

[ThAzKat]

Get the manual! Turn your idle screw done when the bike is at full operating temperature. I think it should be 1000-1500 rpm

[blacksheep]

Did you turn your choke off after start up?

[Anonymous]

WELCOME!!!!

Don't listen to cross-eyed people

[ThAzKat]

WELCOME!!!!

Don't listen to cross-eyed people

STFU

[Blacktog]

welcome to KR!!!! 8) 8)

[WildKat]

Welcome to KR !!!

[ZukiFred]

Welcome to KatRiders!!!!!
Happy Riding!!!!

[Zukiman]

Welcome and lets see some pics of that bike.

[dragonlfd]

thanks

Scoped out the idle screw and everything is good now! I'm happy to be here, I'll take some pics on sunday when it's nice out and post 'em! Thanks gain THAZKAT !

[Katgirl]

Welcome to Katriders!! My bike was the same when I first got her, she idles sweetly at 1500 now, still 3 years later. Hope to see you around. (and listen to Thaz, he know his stuff)

[roadrash]

Welcome aboard! Break her in easy!! LOL

[dragonlfd]

Yeah first thing that has to go is the white cowl and tail! I like the factory blue so I'll probably paint them to match on a rainy weekend. I bought some blue metallic spraypaint and... no I'm j/k! I work part time painting at a local body shop.

[Range]

congrats and welcome

[DaytonKAT]

My 04 had the same problem on my first ride. I just turn down the idle screw and never had a problem again.