Does Your Ryker Idle Seem "Rough"

[RickD]

Even when fully warmed up and at operating temp, mine ('21 900) seems to idle rough. According to the MFD, my RPM's when stopped are swinging from 800-950, and my handlebars are vibrating. I realize that the 2021 Operator's Guide specifies the idle speed as 850 +/- 50 RPM for the 900.

Do you believe I have a mechanical problem? Should I take it in for service?

 

[Markubis]

I don't think you have a problem. Mine idles like that...and I like it.

 

[Tslepebull]

My 2019 Rally model does the same thing. It is a function of the fore and aft rocking motion commensurate with a three-cylinder engine.

 

[Pantera]

My 2021 900 does the exact same thing.

 

[Spyderdale]

Normal, dont worry about it. Just enjoy the ride!!

 

[Mikey]

It wants to be a HD!!!hyea: Ride on!!

 

[RickD]

Thanks everyone. I made a video and as I was doing so it hit me that the tachometer is using an algorithm that displays in increments of 50 RPM, e.g., an actual RPM of 799 could display as 750. I also noted that a couple of times the RPM hit 750. That's the cooling fan cutting off at the very beginning of the clip.

 

[Markubis]

Its a racehorse in the gate. That vibrating is just your Ryker chomping at the bit to get out and rip it up.

Stop worrying and ride!

 

[JeffAZ]

Ya, both my Rykers idle like that. Sometimes when waiting at a red light, I find myself reaching my hand onto the handlebar grip to steady it so I can get a better non-vibratory glance out of the rearview mirror.

 

[RykerUSA]

Mine doesn't vibrate any more since I changed the rear view mirrors��