cold blooded
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RE: cold blooded
Yes before I do anything I roll the throttle. I dont know if it makes a difference or not but it cranks real good like this. The enricher squirts extra gas in the carb as soon as it starts turning over. If I dont roll the throttle once first, it wont fire right up. I think the roll primes the bowl and the enricher adds just the right amount of extra fuel for that perfect start...
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so you roll the throttle BEFORE you pull the enrichener? or maybe, now that I think about it,it doesn't really matter - still priming the same amount- enrichener just makes it rich when it's running.
so you roll the throttle BEFORE you pull the enrichener? or maybe, now that I think about it,it doesn't really matter - still priming the same amount- enrichener just makes it rich when it's running.
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RE: cold blooded
Always takes a couple of hits on the started button, when sitting and below 30*
have ridden earlier in the day, one hit on the starter
- just remember; Harley starters can overheat. don't hold it crankin' for more than a few secs or so at a clip,
even if the battery can handle it, wait several seconds in between tries
- twisting the throttle (when using choke) will usually dump too much fuel (for a non-running engine),
if you need the choke, don't touch the throttle, if you use the throttle, don't use the choke
- also use the choke as little as possible, as it will foul the plugs !
push it in to 1/2 (as soon as you can), then push it in to 1/4 (as soon as you can)
BUT learn how your bike responds (don't get out on a main road / highway) if you are not sure it's warmed up, yet.
have ridden earlier in the day, one hit on the starter
- just remember; Harley starters can overheat. don't hold it crankin' for more than a few secs or so at a clip,
even if the battery can handle it, wait several seconds in between tries
- twisting the throttle (when using choke) will usually dump too much fuel (for a non-running engine),
if you need the choke, don't touch the throttle, if you use the throttle, don't use the choke
- also use the choke as little as possible, as it will foul the plugs !
push it in to 1/2 (as soon as you can), then push it in to 1/4 (as soon as you can)
BUT learn how your bike responds (don't get out on a main road / highway) if you are not sure it's warmed up, yet.
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