ok i know this is probably a real noob and stupid question but i have to ask anyways. when I first start the bike should I have the choke open or closed? I been starting it mid way and then having the choke all the way open ( like the picture shows ) am I damaging the engine or am I doing it right?
very noob choke question...
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motorizedbikeguy
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Choke increases the richness of the mixture, making the engine easier to start in certain conditions when cold. The usual procedure is to have the choke closed or as closed as you need it to be until the warms up, and then you can open it up. Using the choke is not always necessary though and no position should damage a working engine. It's just there if you need it.
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You really should only use it in a fully open or closed position, using it in the middle can cause the prongs on your plug to retract.
KCvale
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No, it starts and runs ;-}
FurryOnTheInside
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No, it just means the air/fuel mixture is already rich enough to start and run the engine in cold weather. Rich is good for the break-in stage, as long as it runs. It probably means that it could take a smaller size jet, but hey, the weather will be warming soon and you may make other changes to the engine that affect what jet size is the "perfect" one; so for now I wouldn't change anything with the carb.
good. ya I'm in Illinois bandits been cold
KCvale
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Put in a Colder spark plug.
gary55
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With high temps from mid 30's to high 40's you definitely do not need a colder plug.
