Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Quick question

Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:07 PM
  #1  
sx66gns's Avatar
sx66gns
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From:
Default Quick question

Do you have to give older sportster's with Carburetors a few twists of the throttle before starting?

Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:09 PM
  #2  
MJK's Avatar
MJK
Outstanding HDF Member
Veteran: Air Force
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,707
Likes: 8
From: O'Fallon, IL
Default RE: Quick question

never seems to hurt when cold, as well as the choke pulled out
 
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:13 PM
  #3  
ride2tires's Avatar
ride2tires
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 828
Likes: 2
From: SW Michigan
Default RE: Quick question

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.
 
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:14 PM
  #4  
sx66gns's Avatar
sx66gns
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Quick question

lol , could you tell a noob were that is?

thanks.
 
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:19 PM
  #5  
ride2tires's Avatar
ride2tires
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 828
Likes: 2
From: SW Michigan
Default RE: Quick question

the enricher(choke) or start button???
 
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:20 PM
  #6  
sx66gns's Avatar
sx66gns
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Quick question


ORIGINAL: ride2tires

the enricher or start button???
lol , the enricher bud , thanks again.
 
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:21 PM
  #7  
ride2tires's Avatar
ride2tires
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 828
Likes: 2
From: SW Michigan
Default RE: Quick question

left knee area
 
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:23 PM
  #8  
sx66gns's Avatar
sx66gns
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Quick question

ORIGINAL: ride2tires

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.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:27 PM
  #9  
Booey424's Avatar
Booey424
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,945
Likes: 6
From: Letart,WV
Default RE: Quick question

I give it 1-2 twist and full choke and it starts right up.even when cold.
 
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:30 PM
  #10  
whaap's Avatar
whaap
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,317
Likes: 11
From: Tucson, Az
Default RE: Quick question

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.
 
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:17 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE