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Old 09-14-2022, 11:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I don't know anything, but I'd think main concerns with low idle have to do with alternator power output, AC cooling ability, and NVH concerns.

On my motorcycle, I lower the RPM to the point that I end up stalling it too frequently, then bump it up slightly.
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