revs not dropping quickly on '03 xb9

[nitzer09]

I just moved from 8000ft to sea level. My '03 xb9r had been stored for 8 months[sad]. The bike fired right up but I've noticed when releasing the throttle after revving the rpms take about 4-6 to settle at idle. Thoughts? Thanks

 

[driftingswiftly]

It may simply be due to friction in the throttle assembly. Simple checks: see if the bar end is pressed too tight against the grip. See if the cable moves smoothly. Lube both.

 

[Livers]

If you moved down 8000 feet, just go ride for an hour and give the bike half a chance to acclimatize. Depending on the year, just turning the idle down a hair may solve it.

 

[Stevenc150]

...just turning the idle down a hair may solve it.

Bingo! Adjust to below 1000 Rpm.