I apologize if this has been asked before but, I've had a few problems while in reverse .... While in reverse, it feels like I'm running outta gas, or like the ignition has been retarded. It happens 35% of the time .... Now, I read in the owners manual that there's a speed limiter while in reverse, but I'm crawling .... Also, is it normal to have to adjust the idle speed on a new bike? It's got 19 Hours on it and I just completed the initial oil change....

 

My brothers scram 500 seemed to idle high brand new. he lowered it down..it woudl grind if you shifted gears..

 

The reverse limiter is preset at about 2800 rpms. If you are on flat ground or not under a load, you wont need much throttle and can do just fine. If you have to push the throttle much at all or against a load, it will hit the limiter and you wont go anywhere fast. The idle does need to be adjusted sometimes after break-in. Hope this helps. Bubba

 

Do you have a reverse override button? If so try pushing that and going in reverse.

 

Thanks guys .... Yes, I do have a reverse overide button ... it still does it .... I didn't know the limit ws 2800RPMs ... thats good to know ... Now, my idle question .. *Sometimes* the bike will just diewhen comming to a stop .. Most of the time time idles just fine ....