davejt Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hey guys and gals, I've only been riding for a couple of months so I'm not sure if this is going to be a stupid question but, hey, if you don't ask you won't know My dragstar starts first time on the button when cold but once I've been riding for a bit and the engines warmed up I have problems getting her to start again. I have to open the throttle right up and hold down the starter for a second or two before it starts. This has happened to me three of four times now and its a little concerning. It did it to me today and I hadn't ever done a mile (stalled at a junction, newbie error). Any help would be appreciated. Cheers folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted May 17, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2011 Either the air filter is dirty...or you are using the choke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejt Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 I have the choke off but it did occur to me to turn it on next time it does it to see if that helps. I'll have a look at the air filter aswell though. Thanks mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Starting from cold (even in summer); choke full on/no throttle/hit starter/engine starts and revs high/leave for 10 secs/close choke by 1/3rd/ ride off/after 1/2 mile close choke to 1/2/after mile - mile and half close choke Starting a warm engine; no choke/give it throttle as OG says, check air filter/plugs/tickover/and the black rubber piece between the carbs for cracks and splits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bindie Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Had a problem like that a few yrs back , turned out the ht leads needed changed due to them "breaking down" when hot, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejt Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated. Will get round to checking these things out once I get a day off and let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejt Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Sorry it took me so long to report back on this one but all is now well. I took what neversaydie said under advisement and haven't had any problems since. I'll put this one down to a newbie error. Thanks again folks, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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