Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
#151
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
Nobrakes, that was one of the simplest and yet smartest ideas to come across the pike in a long time. I Might even be persuaded toadd that to the top of the page someday.
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#152
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
ORIGINAL: Sid Post
My motorcycle was at ~40F this morning. When I tipped it over, I could hear the gurgling sound of fuel running somewhere (or was it radiator fluid?) but, none of it hit the ground. Tipping didn't get it started though. I took the seat off and hit it with starting fluid and it finally came to life. For such a small engine, it took a lot of starting fluid. I guess I soaked the air filter or something first because it spit starting fluid out in the exhaust for a while.
Putting the seat and the side panel back on was a real pain. If I need starting fluid each time to start it, I'm not going to ride much in cold weather unless I can squirt some in without taking the seat off.
If I had a different carburetor, would I be able to start it in cold weather easier? At some point, I'm going to go from 250cc's to 331cc's so, I might do a carb first that would work better with the larger displacement engine if it will also work well for my stock setup.
My motorcycle was at ~40F this morning. When I tipped it over, I could hear the gurgling sound of fuel running somewhere (or was it radiator fluid?) but, none of it hit the ground. Tipping didn't get it started though. I took the seat off and hit it with starting fluid and it finally came to life. For such a small engine, it took a lot of starting fluid. I guess I soaked the air filter or something first because it spit starting fluid out in the exhaust for a while.
Putting the seat and the side panel back on was a real pain. If I need starting fluid each time to start it, I'm not going to ride much in cold weather unless I can squirt some in without taking the seat off.
If I had a different carburetor, would I be able to start it in cold weather easier? At some point, I'm going to go from 250cc's to 331cc's so, I might do a carb first that would work better with the larger displacement engine if it will also work well for my stock setup.
#154
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
ORIGINAL: ol guy
I used starting fluid to get an old Honda that I had rebuilt to start. I used to much and when it fired it was so violent that I ended up taking the the cylinder back off to see if I had broken a ring or hurt a piston or valve. Since then I use wd40. A lot less volatile.
I used starting fluid to get an old Honda that I had rebuilt to start. I used to much and when it fired it was so violent that I ended up taking the the cylinder back off to see if I had broken a ring or hurt a piston or valve. Since then I use wd40. A lot less volatile.
#155
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
I'll answer the first part: WD40 is an excellent starting spray. We use it on diesels all the time, mainly so that the engine doesn't run away with itself if you get too much in.
Sorry, don't know anything about multi-carb outboards.
Sorry, don't know anything about multi-carb outboards.
#156
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
I replaced the plugs recently on my Royal Star, manufacturer specs say set gap .028-.031 I set them at .031, don't ask why originally was .028 .Since then I have had cold start problems, as the temps dropped the hard start increased,also warm up takes longer. Maybe spark gap has something to do with it? I went out this morning and fired the KLX up it has sat for several weeks in my cold garage I am in Rhode Island and we have several inches of snow and wind chill last night near or below 20deg. F It started up after turning over for 10 or so seconds. It has the orginal plug stock exhaust and carb. I let it warm upto temp. then ran it for sevral minutes with gas **** shut off and put her to sleeep! Ps I use STABIL
#157
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
ORIGINAL: Sid Post
My motorcycle was at ~40F this morning. When I tipped it over, I could hear the gurgling sound of fuel running somewhere (or was it radiator fluid?) but, none of it hit the ground. Tipping didn't get it started though. I took the seat off and hit it with starting fluid and it finally came to life. For such a small engine, it took a lot of starting fluid. I guess I soaked the air filter or something first because it spit starting fluid out in the exhaust for a while.
My motorcycle was at ~40F this morning. When I tipped it over, I could hear the gurgling sound of fuel running somewhere (or was it radiator fluid?) but, none of it hit the ground. Tipping didn't get it started though. I took the seat off and hit it with starting fluid and it finally came to life. For such a small engine, it took a lot of starting fluid. I guess I soaked the air filter or something first because it spit starting fluid out in the exhaust for a while.
I still am a firm believer of the air pocket on the pilot circuit.....leaning over or overfilling the float bowl would have eliminated this to allow a startup....
#159
RE: Is there a Starting Problem Fix?
Starting report. Ran the gas out and shut off with key. Sat for 6 weeks or so (sorry to do that to ya guys but no time) Turned the gas on waited 10 seconds and no start even with the choke pulled all the way out. Laid bike over on left side and counted to 10 and hit starter and it fired right up. I smelled gas after doing this. My guess is that the carb is so leaned out and the engine is cold natured eng that it doesn't get enough gas at first to start. By laying it on its side it gets more gas in tha eng to fire.This bike would take for ever to start after sitting awhile.
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