Ok I'll try to help out with the idle issue.
- start the bike with the choke on for about 3 mins, then turn the choke back down to normal and let the bike idle for another 2 mins
- go for a 20 minute or so ride , until the bike is fully warmed up
- put the gear in neutral and check the rpms , they should be around 1,200 - 1,500 rpms
- if it's too high try adjusting the idle speed adjustment screw. It's a black screw located on the left side of the bike close to where you knee would rest. Just turn it in small increments until the idle is close to the 1,200 - 1,500 rpm area. I can't recall which way increases - decreases the rpms. I think counter clockwise decreases it. Don't turn it too much , usually a quarter turn is all that is needed.
- once you get it close to the correct rpm, go for a ride and see if holds it there. If not keep fine tuning it.
- just make sure the bike is fully warmed up when you do this. Don't just start the bike and try to adjust it without going for a ride first. I would also do this on a mild day. It's difficult to get it accurate on a cold day. These bikes run very lean to begin with.
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