kevrim Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Has anybody got any ideas as to why my 1996 20,000 miles trx850 is hard to start when its cold? I have checked the choke, seems to working ok, new plugs, when it won,t start i have taken the plugs out they seem ok, not wet with petrol. fuel tap is working, filter in tank is not clogged, vacuum tap is working. starts first time when hot. good spark at the plug. any ideas?? thanks kevrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeymike Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Has anybody got any ideas as to why my 1996 20,000 miles trx850 is hard to start when its cold? I have checked the choke, seems to working ok, new plugs, when it won,t start i have taken the plugs out they seem ok, not wet with petrol. fuel tap is working, filter in tank is not clogged, vacuum tap is working. starts first time when hot. good spark at the plug. any ideas?? thanks kevrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 27, 2007 Moderator Share Posted January 27, 2007 Has anybody got any ideas as to why my 1996 20,000 miles trx850 is hard to start when its cold? I have checked the choke, seems to working ok, new plugs, when it won,t start i have taken the plugs out they seem ok, not wet with petrol. fuel tap is working, filter in tank is not clogged, vacuum tap is working. starts first time when hot. good spark at the plug. any ideas?? thanks kevrim check battery terminals as cold cranking zaps juice for the ignition. warm engine has charged battery and hot oil so less resistance. try heating spark plugs to see if that makes a difference as petrol (gas) ignites easier when warmed. drewpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Beezkneez Posted February 4, 2007 Moderator Share Posted February 4, 2007 carbs ? valves ? emulsion tubes(carbs) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeymike Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Has anybody got any ideas as to why my 1996 20,000 miles trx850 is hard to start when its cold? I have checked the choke, seems to working ok, new plugs, when it won,t start i have taken the plugs out they seem ok, not wet with petrol. fuel tap is working, filter in tank is not clogged, vacuum tap is working. starts first time when hot. good spark at the plug. any ideas?? thanks kevrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeymike Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hello there,have you had your valve clearances checked?quite common at that milage. Regards Mike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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