Carburetor Adjusting: Idle Drop Procedure

In this video I wanted to go over one super important carburetor adjusting technique we call the Idle Drop procedure. This type of adjustment is one I would consider to be the final touch or "tune" you need to put on the carb to REALLY dial it in.

This type of adjustment really works wonders for those of you who throw on common bolt on upgrades like exhaust, hi-flow air filters and more. Many people think that re-jetting is always required when you change those type of parts out but you would be surprised at how well this works!

Carburetor tuning is quickly becoming a lost art but I hope this helps to shed some light on the topic and helps you dial in your motorcycles carb!
Enjoy!

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[joewee]

7:20 is where the procedure actually starts if you want to skip the informational intro

[marksullivan]

I have no idea who would thumbs down this video, all of Cody‘s videos how been very Informative and he’s a great mechanic what can you say good job Cody keep up the good work

[dylanracing]

10 minutes in he actually explains what you’re looking for

[waynegacyii]

Fighting idle drop myself after changing pilot jets, great explanation.

[saatanakettu]

Damn dude i bought my first Honda motorcycle like a week ago and you have been really big help already. Thanks!

[Mcvanderospickersen]

I just dropped you $50...because YOU ROCK! Your videos are excellent and they save me a pile of money. I'd rather give it to you than some shop I don't trust. Go Honda!

[flatbmw]

This video helped me tune my Grom with a 212cc big bore race engine. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. VB represent!

[jacobgriffin]

This video is the sole reason my honda shadow is now tuned correctly after a stage 3 rejet and intake upgrade. Thank you.

[marckublicki]

Thank you, I learned a lot from this video. As a hobbyist,  I enjoy learning as much as possible. Again, thank you for a very instructional video.

[doyle]

Thanks for posting the link for the straight slot adjuster tool, Cody!

[BenjaminCrooks]

I'm an aircraft mechanic and your advice helped to tune a 1994 Kawasaki ZX11 with 4 carburetors, thanks again. Very valuable information!!!

[akbarhussain]

Hi there Cody, thank you again for an Excellent tuition about carburetor tuning,
(Idle Drop Procedure) Excellently Explained,
thank you friend 😊😊😊

[adallen]

Happy New Year Cody! Man your tips and advice are always top notch. I love the technical explanation. Thank You my friend.

[roberttosa]

Excellent video. Really helpful. Thanks Cody.

[jarrodfarley]

Thanks man well informed easy to understand

[Oldtimerider]

You have a great way of explaining things! Thanks much.

[SoapyHB]

Excellent video. Thanks for that. You have a very good teaching technique. Much appreciated.

[reubentan]

Thanks so much! Best explanation on procedural steps. My Honda CG 125 running too lean( blueing of pipes). Now I know how to tune the old school carb!

[sharonsharon]

One if the few best instructors on YouTube in his field!

[garyconstant]

You’ve saved the day again Cody 👍 I’ve got a virago 535 that needs the fuel/air mixture adjusting where someone before me has basically played with them and now the back cylinder is too rich as it’s blowing a bit of black smoke out from letting too much fuel in. Do you do a video of a twin cylinder bike. I watched your one doing the four cylinder tune up as I done my zephyr after watching it. Keep up these awesome videos fellas as they are absolutely awesome. Greetings from England