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Posted by jason.andrew
- September 15, 2011, 10:10:18 AMSo here is the situation: I know the weather is getting a little colder here in chicago, but when i am going outside to start my bike on most days it is taking longer and longer for the engine to finally catch and start up. I have the choke completely out, and usually have the juice the throttle a few times to get the the first fire to get her going. One of the main reasons i bought this bike was because of the fuel injection system as i thought it wouldnt have this issue. I used to have an old Kawasaki Knighthawk 450 and could get that hunk of junk to start in the first second no matter what the weather was! I know there is a big difference between a 450 and a 1500, but i dont here other bikes taking as long as mine to start....
What could be up? I just changed the oil and had a fluid flush a few weeks ago, and only use premium gasoline (90+) in the fuel line. I usually throw er on the tender every few weeks to make sure the battery is full too.
On a related note: I also feel like my throttle is not as responsive as it once was. This may me just getting used to the bike, but i wanted to mention that in case any of you Drifter Guru's in here could link the two together.
Thanks in Advance!