More ER-5 woes

[deleted111]

Afternoon guys.

The bike was fine until I washed it the other day (coincidence, perhaps?)

It rides fine but when I put the bike in neutral after riding for a while, the revs stick at about 3k and i have to reach down and adjust the idle screw.

Thinking I've sorted it, i take it for another ride and it's doing it again...

what could be the problem? Water in the carbs/airbox?

Really getting on my t*ts now,

Thanks in advance guys,

Steve.

[P.]

Choke cable sticky, air leak between air box and carbs/carbs and engine.

My GS500 used to do this, was carb rubbers

[deleted111]

Ok I'll check those too, cheers mate. The rubbers seemed fine when it was restricted, though. I'll take a look.

I'm still wondering whether it could be caused by water?

[RIDINGforKICK...]

Maybe the air filter got wet, did you power wash the bike, or use a hose pipe?

Leave it for a few days, it might just be water has got in somewhere. It will dry out in time.

[deleted111]

Rode it down the A15 this morning,

was better when I set off, and was perfectly fine and back to it's normal self when I arrived at work. I'm guessing it was water...

Thanks again guys!