1-32 2002 Buell P3: Maintenance
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IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
The Blast P3 is equipped with an auto-enrichener that auto-
matically increases the idle speed and richens the fuel mix-
ture at startup. To correctly set the idle speed, the auto-
enrichment cycle must be complete (idle speed has slowed
from startup).
Check idle speed adjustment:
● After the bike is warmed up.
Regular idle speed is 1200 RPM. Set idle speed using
remote idle adjustment screw. See Figure 1-43.
1. Perform dealer road test first.
NOTE:
Be sure the engine is warmed up to normal operating temper-
ature. Be aware that because there are variations in individ-
ual components, it is possible for a properly warmed-up
engine to idle at 2000 RPM.
2. See Figure 1-42. The ignition coil cable is located on the
left side of the bike behind the fuel supply valve. Place
HAND-HELD TACHOMETER (SNAP-On Part No. ONO-SE-
1100) on ignition coil cable.
3. Press the tachometer button to obtain a reading for the
current RPM.
4. See Figure 1-43. Set engine speed by turning the idle
adjuster clockwise to increase speed or counter clock-
wise to decrease speed.
5. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 until the tachometer has a read-
ing of 1200 RPM.
6. Turn the ignition switch to off position.
Figure 1-42. Checking RPM
Figure 1-43. Adjusting Idle Speed
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Ignition Coil
Cable
Fuel Supply
Valve
Tachomet
Button
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Idle Adjustment
Screw