How do you adjust the carburetor on a Honda Elite 80?

Adjusting the Idle Screw

1. Locate the idle screw which is on the side of the carburetor and has a metal spring attached to its neck.
2. Start the engine and place the moped on its kickstand. Twist the idle screw to the right, 1/4-turn at a time. Wait for the moped to react after each turn.

How to adjust the carburetor on a Honda elite?

Re: Carb settings on Honda Elite SB50 50 cc Turn the idle mix screw in gently until it just seats, then back about 3/4 of a turn. Turn the idle screw in until you can idle. Turn the mixture screw for fastest/smoothest running. Turn the idle screw out to a reasonable idle speed.

Why is my motorcycle idling so high?

A motorcycle idles high when it is getting too much of an air and fuel mixture in a low speed or neutral position. This is usually caused by the idle screw on the carburetor being out of adjustment, an out of place throttle handle screw, a bad carburetor throttle spring, or a sticky throttle or throttle cable.

What RPM should a motorcycle idle at?

What RPM Should a Motorcycle Idle At? Single-cylinder motorcycle engines should idle at around 1350 RPMs whereas two-cylinder motorcycle engines should idle at around 1000 RPMs. When the motorcycle is warming up higher idle RPMs can be expected from the engine.

What happens if idle is too high?

High idle speeds waste fuel, cause extra wear and tear on your engine, and can be unsafe as well. If your foot should slip off the brake as the engine revs, it could cause your vehicle to lurch forward, putting other drivers and even pedestrians at risk.

What happens if idle is too high motorcycle?

Idle level too high If the idle is too high, the main problems are these: – Increased noise. – You may hear a rather loud “Clunk” noise when first gear is engaged. – Idle stop screw or eletronic idle level setting not adjusted correctly (probably not a big surprise….)