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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Do you have to give older sportster's with Carburetors a few twists of the throttle before starting?

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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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never seems to hurt when cold, as well as the choke pulled out
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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I am carbed and ummm, no....
Heck, my bike won't start if ya give 'er gas while turning it over.

Pull enricher, push the "gitty-up-go" button.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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lol , could you tell a noob were that is?

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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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the enricher(choke) or start button???
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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the enricher or start button???
lol , the enricher bud , thanks again.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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left knee area
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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left knee area
thanks man , I just rode one and it took me a couple of times to keep it running , that must have been where i goofed , also I like the tone of the color of that bike in your pic , very classy.
 
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I give it 1-2 twist and full choke and it starts right up.even when cold.
 
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If it's been setting for several days, a few twists of the throttle before you push the starter will help. As stated above, also have the enricher (choke) out.
 
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