Stupid cold mornings

fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I couldn't get the SV to start this morning. Choke full on, throttle 1/4 open, nothing. For ten minutes. It usually kicks in to life after about 5 minutes once the carb heaters have warmed up, but not this morning.

Luckily I have my trusty NSR to hand, which was not fazed by the cold at all, and started with nay a stutter! 4 strokes, reliable? Hah! And Mim called the stroker a pile of junk. Got me to work this morning!

Looks like I'll be getting the Optimate out tonight then.
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GearboxGeezer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

my 2 stroke dosnt seem to be effected by the cold either, wont start up on the button but will start up within 5 secounds

U keep ur bikes in a garage and all that?

ash t · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Karma :

My CBR4 hates the cold. It seems to kill the battery Confused

I tried starting it up on saturday, and all I got was a massive backfire, followed by a flat battery. Crying or Very sad

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fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I don't have a garage, I just put a cover over the bikes to keep the weather out.
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Barney · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Karma :

fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

No, I only open the throttle slightly if I'm having no luck when closed. It's not usually a problem, and will start up with choke on after a couple of turnovers.
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GearboxGeezer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

does it start up now or is it still not starting?

fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I haven't tried it yet. I got to work using the NSR, so I'll have to wait until 10 tonight to try (evening duty tonight Mad

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It was running fine last night after I fitted a new air filter. I think maybe it was more asleep than me at 8 this morning and couldn't be arsed to move Mr. Green

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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I haven’t rode my VFR for a few months.
It has gone through Christmas and the winter in a lock up.
I get her out, hit the button and hear the music again.
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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

ZXR hadn't been started for 2 weeks. Press the button and it starts like it was running only yesterday. Cool

Kirmit · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Karma :

I never use the choke on my bandit. Just blip the throttle to keep the revs around 1-2k.
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TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

My zxr4 fires up first time, not bothered by the cold weather.
It seems to run better on cold crisp days for soem reason Rolling Eyes

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Nath · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Try turning it over with no choke and no throttle. When it fires you need to instantly get on the throttle but carefuly so that you don't stall it. This method is what I've found to be the most reliable for starting my own bike on cold mornings.
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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

My SV is fine, a bit of choke somtimes and she fine, when cold she idles 900rpm (on very cold days) so let her stand with a bit of choke on to get her warmed (then idles 1500rpm)
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the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

The Blade always starts first time, even after standing. The Varadero seems OK but the battery was flat when I bought it and it has an alarm.

Cheers

Grim
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