cold starting procedure
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cold starting procedure
My bike hadn't run in about 2 days. Went outside this morning and I had a hell of a time getting it started. Took a solid minute of non-stop cranking with the choke full out. Finally kicked over and ran fine. It was about 60 outside. This can't be good on the starter can it, and how am I gonna get it started when it gets even colder? 06 883l by the way.
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No, so this is not normal? It has never given me any trouble before. Usually it barely cranks and then its running. When I got off today it started up just fine.
Last edited by eazyrider; Sep 4, 2008 at 08:04 PM.
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A couple of twists of the throttle pull the choke out full and crank it over, usually fires right up, sometimes a little longer if it has sat for a week or so. After the motor is running shut the choke and use the throttle lock to keep the RPMs between 1500 and 1750 or so. Do a walk around, check tire pressure, gear up and ride. She's usually warmed up by then. Oh, this is on an '03 1200C carb model.
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From: fegfsg
not even my old *** bike starts like that. above 50 degrees i dont even have to use the choke, just hold throttle VERY slightly open and tap the starter, starts right up, no extended cranking.
I would check your plugs and run a can of seafoam through the engine.
I would check your plugs and run a can of seafoam through the engine.
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