August 29th, 2011, 09:13 AM | #1 |
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Help with cold start (without choke)
Hey guys, dont know if anyone remembers my vacuum issue but i got it fixed and the bike runs/idles great.
I did notice my choke cable snapped at one part by the handlebars, so i had to disconnect it. Reason being when i turned the handlebars it would engage the choke during the ride. MY question is, what are some tricks i can do to get the bike to start without the choke, while the bike is cold. When i try i usually have one chance to start it and mess with the throttle/idle adjustment. If it dies then i have to use ether to get it started and mess with the idle adjustment for a minute while it warms a bit. Is there something i can do until i can replace the choke cable so i can start my bike cold? |
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August 29th, 2011, 10:19 AM | #2 |
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Other ways to avtivate the enrichener
Piece of string, index finger, . . .
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August 31st, 2011, 09:48 AM | #3 |
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yes, that is obviously an option, yet, my bike will crank and chug slowly for a second. either way, i would have to sit off the bike waiting for it to warm up so any other method besides the hoopty string method?
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August 31st, 2011, 01:13 PM | #4 |
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Riding it is actually the fastest way to get it to warm it up, as long as you keep the rpms in check until it's up to operating temp
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August 31st, 2011, 01:17 PM | #5 |
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back out the idle mixture screws 2.5 turns from seated to richen it up a little, the "choke" on these bikes are actually enrichers to dump more fuel, instead of the traditional choke of closing off air supply, i commute on the bike everyday, and have not touched the "choke" since i did it to mine, for now (that may take a weekend if you've never worked with carbs before, but you can do it, don't pay the shop) try poppin the seat off and stuff a rag into the airbox, if she fires up get on it and put it in gear and let roll and idle speed, the bike under a load may keep it running long enough to warm up a little and be good to go, hope this helps
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