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Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Jo Thomas, Jul 31, 2022.

  1. Jul 31, 2022 #1
    Jo Thomas

    Jo Thomas XS400 New Member

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    Hi, I have just purchased a 1982 heritage special and immediately got a Haynes manual on eBay. I’ve NEVER worked on a bike before in any way so the only thing I understand in the manual is the front cover.

    please could you help me with my first of what promises to be many questions. I’ve read the threads about the idle screw but can’t find it in the Haynes manual.

    I think this is it? (See pic). Is there a better manual for working on the bike?
     
    Jo Thomas, Jul 31, 2022
    Jo Thomas, Jul 31, 2022
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  2. Aug 1, 2022 #2
    CaptChrome

    CaptChrome XS400 Addict Top Contributor

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    Welcome to the forum!

    The circled item is indeed the idle speed adjustment screw. In addition to the Haynes, I would also get the factory manual which you can download here in the Garage forum. It is pinned as one of the first posts at the top.
     
    CaptChrome, Aug 1, 2022
    CaptChrome, Aug 1, 2022
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  3. Aug 1, 2022 #3
    Jo Thomas

    Jo Thomas XS400 New Member

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    Thank you! I’ll download it right away. Appreciate the help
     
    Jo Thomas, Aug 1, 2022
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