chickenStripCharlie
Coast to Coast
83 CB750 DOHC .... starts really hard when cold. Usually I crank it for a while on full choke. Then eventually starts to catch on on half choke with just a tiny bit of gas. Takes like 5 minutes to get it going. Wouldnt mind speeding that up a bit.
Never starts on full choke. Disclaimer: I think when i installed the carbs the choke plates would not close 100% so my full choke is more like 7/8 choke.
Short of pulling the carbs, what else can I do?
- The bike runs fine when it is running so I dont think it is a fuel delivery issue.
- stock airbox & new filter
- new plugs
- float seat height not touched when carbs were cleaned
- when warmed up starts instantly! Just a quick starter press and fires up.
- new battery at 12.7V or so.
- no fuel leaks.
I recently learned that you can get hotter/cooler plugs. Would a slightly hotter plug be an option to try?
Thanks for the advice!!
P.S. I'm gonna get a video of the hard start tomorrow just so ya'll can see
Never starts on full choke. Disclaimer: I think when i installed the carbs the choke plates would not close 100% so my full choke is more like 7/8 choke.
Short of pulling the carbs, what else can I do?
- The bike runs fine when it is running so I dont think it is a fuel delivery issue.
- stock airbox & new filter
- new plugs
- float seat height not touched when carbs were cleaned
- when warmed up starts instantly! Just a quick starter press and fires up.
- new battery at 12.7V or so.
- no fuel leaks.
I recently learned that you can get hotter/cooler plugs. Would a slightly hotter plug be an option to try?
Thanks for the advice!!
P.S. I'm gonna get a video of the hard start tomorrow just so ya'll can see
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