cold start

[andybhoy1888]

Hi guys does any of you have problems starting your fazer when its been lying in the garage for a few weeks in winter time , every year I get the same prblem always drains my battery trying to start it . ? Any feed back will be appreciated.

[Punkstig]

When you know you're not going to use it for a few weeks take the battery out and put it on an optimate (or similar) charger/maintainer.
When it gets below 5 degrees the cold just kills batteries!

[limax2]

This is probably not the cure for your problem but worth bearing in mind anyway. After a few weeks the petrol in the carbs might have all evaporated away and the fuel pump seems to have a time limit control on continues operation. So when you first turn on the ignition wait for the pump to stop clicking (about 6 seconds), then turn off ignition for a few seconds and then on again. You might then hear more clicking and when it slows down rather than a sudden stop the carbs should be full. Now start to crank the engine.
Some times using the cold start lever to maximum can flood the engine, so maybe experiment with that a bit.

[ajmes1]

Mine took a while starting today, ended up on half choke letting the starter catch when it wanted. It didn't like many revs until it got a bit of fuel through it though, just cut out!

[taylor]

if I touch the throttle mine wont start when cold, choke only for me,

[raff113]

For me choke half way and say 1/8 of the throttle works every time

[wickedmonkey]

Full choke and no throttle (or just a touch) works 9 out of 10 for me. Careful you don't flood the engine if you use throttle or you'll have to leave it for 20m before trying again.

[stevierst]

1/3 to 1/2 choke, and no throttle. She fires up straight away, then 20 or so seconds and let the choke off completely. Puurrrrs like a puddy tat!

[kawasutra]

This is probably not the cure for your problem but worth bearing in mind anyway. After a few weeks the petrol in the carbs might have all evaporated away and the fuel pump seems to have a time limit control on continues operation. So when you first turn on the ignition wait for the pump to stop clicking (about 6 seconds), then turn off ignition for a few seconds and then on again. You might then hear more clicking and when it slows down rather than a sudden stop the carbs should be full. Now start to crank the engine.
Some times using the cold start lever to maximum can flood the engine, so maybe experiment with that a bit.

Aah, that's what that clicking is. Brilliant tip, thanks.


Any recommendations on a decent battery trickle charger/optimizer/massager? Saw a waterproof claim on one on visordown.
Says [size=78%] [/size][/color][/size][size=78%]it’s waterproof and insulated against cold temperatures, so ideal if you keep your bike outside.[/size]