Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
#132
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
ORIGINAL: maxrates
I'll just add a positive note to the starting issue. Mine starts fine....even after sitting for weeks. I just have to pull the choke. Maybe I got lucky. Good luck
I'll just add a positive note to the starting issue. Mine starts fine....even after sitting for weeks. I just have to pull the choke. Maybe I got lucky. Good luck
#133
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
ORIGINAL: LearjetMinako
If its hard to start. Keep cranking. With the weather turning cold (40's and colder), the KLX is turning into a dog to start. Choke out and keep cranking. Evently it will start a few more seconds later. Leave the choke out until RPM's hit about 3k to 3.5k.
If its hard to start. Keep cranking. With the weather turning cold (40's and colder), the KLX is turning into a dog to start. Choke out and keep cranking. Evently it will start a few more seconds later. Leave the choke out until RPM's hit about 3k to 3.5k.
#135
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
ORIGINAL: Truckman
My Honda atv uses a carb with the same jets and needle as the klx and that thing can sit for 4 months with the gas on and if i pull the choke it fires on the first blip of the button.
My Honda atv uses a carb with the same jets and needle as the klx and that thing can sit for 4 months with the gas on and if i pull the choke it fires on the first blip of the button.
#136
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
now I could also try to swap my carbs from the atv to the bike to see what happens.The bike is the cvk34 and the atv is the VE94E A.It is still a cvk carb that uses identical jets in it.The difference is that it actually has a primer button in the float bowl.now i have only used the primer button 1 time in the 3 1/2 years i've owned it (4500 miles and 392 hours) and that was when the temps dipped to -2 on a nice miserable evening.It also has a remote choke and mount and it is only a single pull cable (not push-pull) and it also has a heater element in the float bowl.it should bolt right up besides cable routing and the extra wires.The best part is that the price of a complete carb is only 146$$ from bikebandit.....it is still a cvk carb tho ...but mods can be had from it ...1. clip the slide spring by 7 loops and the drill the hole in the slide (just like klx) and it delivers instant throttle response....whoops did i just give away the secret?....yeah guys on our cvk 34 clip the spring by about4 coils from top and then enjoy the ride...won't cure the starting problem but it will give you more snap.
let me see if this thing will fit or come close to it and i'll let you guys know...as now that i look at it a fuel heater and a primer would be nice to have on the steed.
let me see if this thing will fit or come close to it and i'll let you guys know...as now that i look at it a fuel heater and a primer would be nice to have on the steed.
#137
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
Anyone test swapping the spark plug yet? I was browsing around over at KLR World and low and behold that seems to be a very common method for cold starting for them. At least it provides confirmation that it works.
#138
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
Anyone test swapping the spark plug yet? I was browsing around over at KLR World and low and behold that seems to be a very common method for cold starting for them. At least it provides confirmation that it works.
Anyone test swapping the spark plug yet? I was browsing around over at KLR World and low and behold that seems to be a very common method for cold starting for them. At least it provides confirmation that it works.
#139
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
I might give it a try; as to I read to before, there can be a little moisture on the spark plug and it is enough to make it hard to start. It might make sense becasue if it is warmer you might not have the moisture. Hmmm, I'll give it a try; even just taking out the plug and drying it off with a blowdryer.
#140
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
I think i will pick up one of the "hotter" plugs that is listed in the owner's manual and try that, looks like my bike is laid up for the winter anyway. The plug is suggested for use in colder weather and slower speed riding (assume trail riding-not recommended for extended high speed rides)...definately worth a try.