Under 1000RPM idle speed BAD? Low/no oil pressure??

[nidyanazo]

Hey I read its bad to set the idle under 1000rpm for fear of low/no oil pressure, so I've been keeping her at 1050-1150rpm...

Any definitive answers to that one?

Is it bad to let the rpms fall below 1000rpm?

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

No danger in going under 1K. Vmax is notorious for low pressure when hot and idling, but its not a problem as long as your getting pressure above idle. Get yourself an oil pressure gauge and do a search on the forum for the infamous o-ring popping at the pickup tube. You can always do the Morley high pressure oil kit too.

 

[SpecOps13]

Hey I read its bad to set the idle under 1000rpm for fear of low/no oil pressure, so I've been keeping her at 1050-1150rpm...

Any definitive answers to that one?

Is it bad to let the rpms fall below 1000rpm?

I run both of mine at 1050 to 1100 rpm idle when warm just because I can see pressure on the gauges. Biggest problem Vmax's had were on the earlier models with the O-Ring popping out of place. I've done mods to both of my bikes with the Kawasaki O-Ring Mod and COO Popper Stopper. My 89 had already been modded with updated piping. The 89 also has a modified Pump. The pressure is 5 to 7 pounds higher than the standard pump in my 94.