Choke Problems

[PoppaDre]

My bike is pretty hard to start cold as it is. But i seem to have better luck trying to start with out the choke then with. Any ideas?

[renobruce]

What year/model bike? Your carbs probably need cleaning. The tube that feeds gas for the choke is small and has little holes in it that can clogg up. It also pulls gas from the bottom of the bowl, which could also be dirty.

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. PoppaDre,

Yes, please put your bike model in your signature (Click on "User CP" near the upper left corner of this page, then click "Edit Signature" in the left margin) so we'll know exactly what we're talking about.

Properly cleaned carbs will do wonders for your motorcycle.

Generally, hard starting when cold points to tight valves. Perhaps a valve adjustment is in order. It if starts better without the choke, that could indicate that your carbs are running rich. Click below and follow the proper checks and procedures for restoring your bike to its former glory.

READ ME-Basic Info-Vendors-Links



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Steve]

Yup, clean the carbs and check the valves.

Unless your bike has fuel injection, then it's clean the injectors and check the valves.

But, since we don't know what bike you are talking about ... CHECK THE VALVES.

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[PoppaDre]

I am going to tackle the valves tonight. Is there special tools i need, i am not going to lie, i have no clue what to do, even after reading up on it

[BassCliff]

Hi,

This is the only "special" tool you might need. (Picture is click-able.)



It's the "tappet tool" required to push the shim buckets down so that you can replace the shims. Or you can use the "zip tie method" if you don't want to buy the tool.

The procedure is well-explained, with lots of pictures, on my website. Read through it and let us know if you have any questions.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Big T]

I am going to tackle the valves tonight. Is there special tools i need, i am not going to lie, i have no clue what to do, even after reading up on it

Better reaqd that BasCliff website every night until you do have a clue