Hi guys ,how can I check if my tickover is correct if my bike doesn't have a rev counter. My buddies bike seems to have a faster tickover and he reckons that his is correct. Thanx guys. Rod

Ok let mr see if I understand the question, your bike doesn't start as quick as your friends and he has a tachometer and you don't, do I have this correct or should I give up.
DEERSLAYER

Hi deerslayer, no, we both have 1997\8 dynas neither bikes have tachos, his tickover sounds quicker than mine. Without tachos how do we know which bike is running at the correct tickover speed which I think should be 1100rpm, sorry for confusion.would I need a tacho fitted to check tickover speed is correct or is there another way.thanx rod.

Here in the US we call what you are talking about "idle speed". Yes as far as I see you will need to get a tach to check the speed. I am sure that it would not cost too much to have it done at a shop if you needed to be exact. I adjust my idle rpm's by ear and take off from a stop. If you are sitting at a stop and you let the clutch out slowly and the bike takes off it is too high. If you let the clutch out and you can get it rolling very slowly then as for me that is where I have mine adjusted. So when you leave a red light you give it a little gas you go. If it sounds too high by your ear it probably is. Does this make sense? Hope this helps.

Lenny,thanx for help,that makes it very clear and I will do what you have advised and can now sort out my idle problem.thanx a lot mate. Rod

Hey Rod always glad to help, ride safe! Happy New Year too.

Thanks for clearing that up - I didn't know what Rod was asking.