cold starting

[dickturpin]

The last two times I have started the bike from cold it's taken many attempts to catch. (I don't use choke)
I'm not sure if this is a problem or not yet and will see how the next few go. bike has a new battery with loads of umph so not that.
What would you set about checking?
Its not ivanised (that I know of).
When it does fire its very lumpy until I can gradually increase revs. When its warm it runs fine so I don't think its a carb balance problem. It also starts straight away when warm.
This isn't a major issue yet but looking for suggestions to investigate.
I realise all stock fazers can be a little tricky to start but the last couple have seemed worse.

[slimwilly]

Weak spark,why not use choke?


Maybe petrol wet plugs, or bad plugs

[dickturpin]

Never really needed choke....maybe half choke in winter that's all.

[Capt]

Use the choke that's what it's for, Ivanising reduces the need of the choke when cold but it will still need it.

[devilsyam]

pre ivan always use choke even then may be two attempts but capt is spot on

[dickturpin]

ok, i'll try next time...maybe I've just got into bad/lazy habits!