choking

[Psyco Diver 69]

Keep in mind the bike is still new with only 250k miles on it.

I second that

[Renegade]

Things should be different after break in... at 250 miles you should be getting ready for your first oil change no?

You shouldn't need to choke it that long. Just get it running and ease it off.

How does it run once it's good and warm? Idle smooth? etc?

[JukeboxHero]

WOW, I do not know why I put that k on the end of 250. The mileage is 250 miles, not 250 thousand. LOL

the first oil change is actually supposed to be at 500, according to the manual.

after it's nice and warm the bike rides great. Smooth shifts and acceleration and a smooth idle.

[ronboskz650sr]

I've got an inline 4 as opposed to a v-twin, so it'll work a little differently because the momentum needed to keep it running is different. But I back the bike out of the garage and start it with the choke while I'm moving. I roll out onto the driveway, kickstand down, hop off, run into the garage, hit the close door button, run back out, duck under the closing door and jump back on the bike. It's now warmed up enough to turn off the choke.

Total time, about 35-40 seconds. Maybe a minute at the most.

Wow! I just watched myself, only much younger...My routine exactly.

[iwannadie]

You shouldn't need to choke it that long. Just get it running and ease it off.

How does it run once it's good and warm? Idle smooth? etc?

not sure if you were asking me or not? but once its up to temp it runs fine idle is smooth as can be. just seems to take forever to get there. i can ride it choke half out for a few minutes take the choke off and get to a stop light and it will try and die on me i have to stay on the gas. but again once its warm its fine no issues at all.

it does have a stage 1 jet kit, after market exhaust and k&n air filter if thats making a difference at all.

[BuzZz]

Ussually, the need for longer choke and/or warm-up times means the bike is set just a little on the lean side at idle and small throttle openings. Nothing to worry about, they set them like that to meet emissions standards.

[iwannadie]

Ussually, the need for longer choke and/or warm-up times means the bike is set just a little on the lean side at idle and small throttle openings. Nothing to worry about, they set them like that to meet emissions standards.

so i wouldnt gain anything trying to adjust anything? can i foul the plugs running with the choke on for a long time like that (ive gotten fairly good at feeling when the motor is warm enough to back the choke off) so it doesnt run with the choke any longer than it really needs.

[BuzZz]

You can carbon-up plugs and valves if you overdo the choke, but as you know, it's a 'go by feel' kinda thing. It can be adjusted(probably pilot-jetted) out, but it is doubtful you gain any performance. Unless you ride at idle everyplace .

[Sev]

Help...
Cant...
Breath...
*gasp*

[earwig]

I have a v-twin 750... some days i have to choke it for 2 minutes, other times it wont even run with the choke on... i say choke it as little as possible then just rev the engine a little to warm it up.