Is it bad to always start your bike with choke on even when it is not necessary for a successful start? I have been doing this regularly cuz it almost makes for a 100% no fault start. I would like to know if this is bad for the sparks or engine.




on a second note do you guys leave the fuel valve on or off when you park the bike? I know I can get hydro locked but most people have told me that is almost never the case and leaving valve on or off is no biggie. Just wanted to know what you guys do. Thanks!

 

I would suggest using the choke when starting it for the first time that day. If the bike is still warm from riding it, then you shouldnt need the choke.

As for the petcock, if the bike is going to sit overnight or longer, I would shut it off. But if you dont have any flooding issues, I wouldnt worry too much about it.

 

i leave my petcock on only because it hasnt cause a problem to do so. if it floods or leaks from leaving it on, then dont leave it on. same thing with choke, if it needs it give it some. if the bike is warm you shouldnt need it

 

You can use your choke every time if you want but you probably won't need it...not unless you leave it sitting for long periods of time. Just remember to put it all the way back after it warms up & you take off.

 

When I had my F3 I would use the choke to start it first in the morning, and after it sat at work in the parking lot all day. If I got off and went into a store or something for half hour or hour it would usually just start right up with no choke. As for the petcock, I would turn it off it I wasnt gonna be riding it for more than a day or two just to be safe.

 

thanks m8s

i hear ya loud and clear

 

I haven't shut mine off in four years. No trouble with it so far.

 

should be fine but not needed is the motor is still sorta warm. First start of the day is all I use it. Petcock?? I only use the one on my F4 if I am removing the tank lol.