Running rich in the morning

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05-07-2009, 10:05 PM

raj1976

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Running rich in the morning

Im new to motorcycles so dont mind the question, but on a cold start up i find that its runs quite rich, is it normal until it warms up?? Also what are the best plugs to use and what do you gap them at?? Thanks

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05-07-2009, 11:03 PM

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Im guessing because its cold it will smell richer because its trying to warm up but im new to motorcycles to so i might be wrong...

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05-09-2009, 03:20 PM

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All engines run rich on cold start. Engines haven't removed the choke function, they have just automated it.

Regarding plugs, I just went with stockers...

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05-22-2009, 10:08 PM

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Thanks for the info, but what do you need to gap the plugs at??

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05-23-2009, 02:13 PM

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Don't change the gap. They will come gapped. I would suggest buying the service manual. They're only 15-20 dollars and come in handy with all of your maintenance.

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