saltcreekknife Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks for bearing with me as I get my bike "tuned". I am having a problem when first starting the bike for the day. It doesn't want to start. It might take 10, 15, 20 kicks to get it going. Once going, it starts on the first kick. Compression is good, great spark, and fuel. If I stop and take out the plug and then put it back in, it starts right up. Am I flooding it somehow? I am using a 2 stroke oil by maxima called "super m." It is for oil injected bikes. Could this cause a problem? When I first start it up I turn on the gas, pull out the choke, and kick the kick start. I open the throttle as I do this. Is this the correct procedure? And does the removal of spark plug give any hints? This is my first DT. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 21, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 21, 2010 When I first start it up I turn on the gas, pull out the choke, and kick the kick start. I open the throttle as I do this. Is this the correct procedure? And does the removal of spark plug give any hints? This is my first DT. Thanks Dont open the throttle until it fires, or if you do...only a very small amount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltcreekknife Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Dont open the throttle until it fires, or if you do...only a very small amount Thanks. Will try tomorrow. Just got back from riding around the woods near home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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