STRUGLE TO START FROM COLD

[darrsi]

I use no choke on mine, haven't needed it yet. I just start it with a fraction of throttle if I need too, like literally a millimetre of turn, almost catching the engine as it fires off the starter, hold it there, and the revs rise by themselves within 5/10secs and I can let go and it warms up nicely.
(Kn filter, baffleless shorty end can, carbs balanced)

Yeah, if your bike is in good shape then choke shouldn't be needed yet, i only ever use it in very cold winter weather.
That's why i think there's an issue somewhere else causing his bike to misbehave.