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Got a new 2017 Honda XR650L. Bike runs great when it is warmed up, but cold starting the bike seems to be quite difficult. I followed the manuals advice, but it still struggles to run at first. This is what I do:
1. Choke 100% start bike no revving.
2. Half choke ASAP manual says, but the bike seems to need 10 seconds or so before I can half choke. No revving.
3. 0% choke after 60 seconds. The bike putters so i rev a lil or it stalls.
4. Bike seems like it's running alright. I go to pull out with good throttle and it stalls.
Any advice? Should I increase my idle speed? Just be patient and give it more time to warm up?
Also to note. When I park the cycle I just leave the fuel to ON position. Could this be contributing? Should I always turn the fuel to OFF position like the manual says?
1. Choke 100% start bike no revving.
2. Half choke ASAP manual says, but the bike seems to need 10 seconds or so before I can half choke. No revving.
3. 0% choke after 60 seconds. The bike putters so i rev a lil or it stalls.
4. Bike seems like it's running alright. I go to pull out with good throttle and it stalls.
Any advice? Should I increase my idle speed? Just be patient and give it more time to warm up?
Also to note. When I park the cycle I just leave the fuel to ON position. Could this be contributing? Should I always turn the fuel to OFF position like the manual says?