Bike starts without choke

rasta · July 22nd, 2013, 05:00 PM

If my bike starts up fine without the choke, there's no reason to give it any, right?

I hope this isn't the dumbest, n00biest question you've heard all day. But I'm a noob, so deal with it

alex.s · July 22nd, 2013, 05:04 PM

if you dont need to use the choke, don't.

rasta · July 22nd, 2013, 05:14 PM

Ok, that's what I was thinking. Shortest thread ever, nice. Thanks!

fishdip · July 22nd, 2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

If my bike starts up fine without the choke, there's no reason to give it any, right?

I hope this isn't the dumbest, n00biest question you've heard all day. But I'm a noob, so deal with it

You may want to make sure you are not low on blinker fluid when ever mine is low it starts with out the choke.

choneofakind · July 22nd, 2013, 05:20 PM

1) alex is right.

but

2) does it start and idle perfectly at 1300 (or wherever you have hot idle set) right away? or is it barely idling at 1000 rpm and argues with throttle, but since it physically started, it's obviously not in need of choke? My bike always would physically start without choke; no matter how hot or cold. But it liked starting better with a little choke. Idle was more steady a little higher, throttle was smoother, warmed up quicker, etc.

I'm just curious as to what a noob's perspective of 'doesn't need choke' involves. I haven't found a 250 yet (started about 5) that didn't start better with choke.

rojoracing53 · July 22nd, 2013, 05:40 PM

Driddle · July 22nd, 2013, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

You may want to make sure you are not low on blinker fluid when ever mine is low it starts with out the choke.

This ^

Mine starts without the choke pretty much every time.
If it sounds like it is going to die on you right when you start it, you may want to use some, but if it goes right to a normal (cold) idle, then you are probably fine.

CycleCam303 · July 22nd, 2013, 05:48 PM

After the valve adjust and carb sync mine starts and idles no problem with or without the choke.

BIGREDIOWAN · July 22nd, 2013, 05:52 PM

Started mine this morning with just a little choke, fired up pretty quick, and then proceded to let out one helluva back fire! I just about pissed myself it was so loud, didn't help the rear of the exhaust was pointing back towards the garage which made it that much louder!

rasta · July 22nd, 2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

2) does it start and idle perfectly at 1300 (or wherever you have hot idle set) right away? or is it barely idling at 1000 rpm and argues with throttle, but since it physically started, it's obviously not in need of choke? My bike always would physically start without choke; no matter how hot or cold. But it liked starting better with a little choke. Idle was more steady a little higher, throttle was smoother, warmed up quicker, etc.

I'm just curious as to what a noob's perspective of 'doesn't need choke' involves. I haven't found a 250 yet (started about 5) that didn't start better with choke.

Well I was thinking that choke is only needed if the engine won't start at all without it. After listening to the engine after I started it with no choke...you're right, engine likes it better with a wee bit of choke.

...that's a horribly constructed sentence but I'm too stoned to fix it

July 22nd, 2013, 05:00 PM	#1
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Bike starts without choke If my bike starts up fine without the choke, there's no reason to give it any, right? I hope this isn't the dumbest, n00biest question you've heard all day. But I'm a noob, so deal with it

July 22nd, 2013, 05:04 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	if you dont need to use the choke, don't. __________________________________________________

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July 22nd, 2013, 05:14 PM	#3
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Ok, that's what I was thinking. Shortest thread ever, nice. Thanks!

July 22nd, 2013, 05:20 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	1) alex is right. but 2) does it start and idle perfectly at 1300 (or wherever you have hot idle set) right away? or is it barely idling at 1000 rpm and argues with throttle, but since it physically started, it's obviously not in need of choke? My bike always would physically start without choke; no matter how hot or cold. But it liked starting better with a little choke. Idle was more steady a little higher, throttle was smoother, warmed up quicker, etc. I'm just curious as to what a noob's perspective of 'doesn't need choke' involves. I haven't found a 250 yet (started about 5) that didn't start better with choke.

July 22nd, 2013, 05:40 PM	#6
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13

July 22nd, 2013, 05:48 PM	#8
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	After the valve adjust and carb sync mine starts and idles no problem with or without the choke.

July 22nd, 2013, 05:52 PM	#9
BIGREDIOWAN ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: Norwalk, IA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 51	Started mine this morning with just a little choke, fired up pretty quick, and then proceded to let out one helluva back fire! I just about pissed myself it was so loud, didn't help the rear of the exhaust was pointing back towards the garage which made it that much louder!