Re: [MV] tire alignment M35, idle speed

From: Ken Boge (ken@clovermachine.com)
Date: Sat Aug 16 2003 - 09:13:49 PDT


According to the book, the idle spec is 800 to 850 rpm.

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Subject: Re: [MV] tire alignment M35, idle speed

> Deuce tire alignment: It was recently brought up that
> there appears to be an inherient defect in the
> steering of the deuce that causes the edges of the
> front tires to wear fast, possibly because they turn
> under in turning. Is this true? Any correction?
>
> I've notice a slight cupping pattern on my front tires
> (1100X20 radial road tires). They are about 90%, so
> the cupping is not very pronounced yet, but I am
> concerned how long to go before rotating the tires.
>
> Also I dropped the idle down to 700 rpms... is this
> about right for the multifuel turbo whister? Seems to
> run just a tad rougher, quieter for sure. It was at
> 850 rpms.
>
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