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cold starting - dickturpin - 23-09-13
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.
Re: cold starting - slimwilly - 23-09-13
Weak spark,why not use choke?
Maybe petrol wet plugs, or bad plugs
Re: cold starting - dickturpin - 23-09-13
Never really needed choke....maybe half choke in winter that's all.
Re: cold starting - Capt - 23-09-13
Use the choke that's what it's for, Ivanising reduces the need of the choke when cold but it will still need it.
Re: cold starting - devilsyam - 23-09-13
pre ivan always use choke even then may be two attempts but capt is spot on
Re: cold starting - dickturpin - 23-09-13
ok, i'll try next time...maybe I've just got into bad/lazy habits!