Got a question, how do you start your bike? What I mean is do you crack your throttle on start up? When my bike is cold it fires right up even without the choke. When it has been ridden for a few hours, it cranks for a while before catching really slowly. If I crack the throttle I can get it to start sooner but is this necessary?
Comparing my old F3 carbs to the GSXR injectors is a world of diffference, I love the 30sec warm up and then go. None of that stalling stuff. Like WHT95GT says:
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by WHT95GT: when it's cold I use the choke and it starts right up. when it's warm i have to give it a little gas.<hr></blockquote>
I know with mine if its hot I have to give it some gas. My pops explained it to me its because the gas will evaporate before it enters the combustion chamber so it needs some extra flow to get her to fire...
With my bike, when it's cold, first try, it starts right up. Usually when it's warm, I have to try it twice. I was also wondering if anyone else was experiencing the same thing.
kinda similar problem. on a cold start or semi cold/warm it will start fine. but if i shut it off and walk in/out of a store or whatever and crank back up, i need just a touch of the throttle to turn her over. i dont know why, but thats how it is
and why is this? i have injected, and i need to give it a light twist, very light though. only when its real hot. i had a carbed bike before and hell, i can turn off, start it up, turn it off, start it up as many times as i wanted so i mean...:dunno
when the bike doesn't wanna stay "ignited" upon starting...I turn the fast idler half way...wait until the temp read out reaches 75F or so....switch off the idler...and warm up until 120 before I take off
I have to give it a little choke to get her started in the am. You should let the oil start flowing before you really crack the throttle open though. I usually wait for the water temp gage to kick in then off I go.
I have to use the choke and give it some gas on a cold start-up. Even when its warm I need to give it a little bit of gas. It just doesn't seem to want to turn over fast enough.
If its EFI, don't ask me, I'm a dinosaur. But with all the CV carbs I've met (first name basis), just choke and go. If you use the throttle, you've effectively bypassed the choke anyhow, since on bikes its a separate intake circuit.
When my bike's cold I have to use the choke to get it started. If I don't it'll fire up, sputter, then die. I usually run the choke for about 20 secs. and then take it off and she settles in to a nice idle. I don't usually take off unless the bike's warm.
I always give it just a little gas as I crank it. Not a whole lot just a little. Only truly needs it when it's really cold. Like wrapped up Eskimo cold.
stef
BTW when it's that cold it's cage time for Stillie
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Drizzt: Katz, try increase the idle to 1000-1200 revs..<hr></blockquote>
The reasons why i havent changed the rpm to 1200 is that :
1) It's been idling b\t 750-1000rpm since i bought the bike, and it's never stalled and started first time everytime.
2) When i got my carbs synched 3000kms ago, the mechanic didnt change the idle rpm either.
My philosophy is not to change it because there isnt any signs that the bike is running bad.
I used to run my idle down low and it made low speed riding a bit of a pain (walking pace filtering etc.) I upped it to the Suzuki recommended 1200 rpm and it felt a whole lot better.
It took me a while to work out the best way to start my bike. I found on morings half choke then it starts straight up. Then after the temp gauge comes on line then I slowly take off the choke and its all go.
Its tempting to give it some throttle but not necessary.
Starting the Suzuki:
1) insert key
2) turn key clockwise
3) press start button
4) go ride
Starting my Harley
1) Insert key
2) Turn ignition on
3) Pull choke lever on
4) Wack throttle open
5) Crank over
6) crank some more
6a) wack throttle again
7) continue to crank
8) crank until it cant crank anymore
9) get out battery charger
10) charge battery
11) Repeat steps 1-5
12) pull off air cleaner
13) spray in some starting fluid
14) repeat steps 1-5
15) recharge battery again
16) repeat steps 13 & 14
17) reinstall battery, air cleaner, & seat
18) put tools away
19) put bike cover back on
20) go ride gixxer