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i'm a new rider. i recently got a suzuki gsx600f k that wouldn't start. i replaced the battery and spark plugs and she's alive again. my question is about how it behaves when idling. At a stop for example if i don't rev the engine it will stall out. but it will start up again fine as long as i give it some gas. (?)

i am not sure if i'm using the choke properly. i need full choke to get it started and then when it warms up i cut it back to probably half way where it idles around 1000-1500rpm, but will cut off at a stop. am i meant to adjust the choke while riding? (the chocke is right next to my left thumb, but this just seems weird to need to do this) the only modification i know of is in the exhuast where the owner put on a different muffler, could this have an effect?

general riding q's:
-if you go somewhere and stop do you lock your helmet to your bike somehow or just carry it?
-if you're gonna pick someone up is it ok to bungee a spare helmet on the back of the seat?
-owners of a gsx: how in the world can you get the thing on the center stand by yourself? i tried putting my weight on the kickdown part of it and pulling the bike back but its way to heavy

sorry for the long string. any comments would be appreciated.
thanks!

Pete, It sounds like you need to clean, rebuild and sync your carburetors. You should only need to use the choke to start the bike. After it's warmed up you shouldn't need any choke.

I always carry my helmet with me.

I guess it's ok to bungee a helmet to your seat, are you sure that helmet is going to fit your passenger? I'd advise you to have the passenger go and buy their own helmet so it will fit correctly. After all you don't want her to hurt her pretty face do you?

Putting your bike on the centerstand. I don't understand why so many people have problems with this. Stand on the left side facing the bike. With your left hand grip the left handlebar, with your right grab the built-in handle or the frame under the edge of the seat. With your right foot lower the centerstand until it touches the pavement. Now pull back on the bike as you step down with your right foot and pull up with your right hand. Some people I know put a piece of 2x4 on the ground, and roll the bikes back tire onto it, to help out.

The easier way to get it on the bike stand is the same as described, but lift the bike straight up rather then pulling it back.

I couldn't do a little cg125 when I tried pulling it back, but I can do a goldwing now.

i ran into a guy with the same bike as me while i was out today and i wasn't using the choke correctly. i didn't let it warm up for a bit on first start so when i tried to close off the choke it would stall.

i'll try that center stand technique. i don't see many people leave their bikes on the centerstand (admittedly i haven't looked much until i got my own bike). its more stable. is it just more trouble than its worth if you're not gonna ride it for a few days?

you have an intake leak, use a can of WD40 to find where the leak is, I use starting fluid instead, but starting fluid can be dangerous in the wrong hands, im ok cause im an expert

MotoF150 wrote:you have an intake leak, use a can of WD40 to find where the leak is, I use starting fluid instead, but starting fluid can be dangerous in the wrong hands, im ok cause im an expert

Can u please post a pic while holding a can of starter fluid so i can picture you flaming on easier?

MotoF150 wrote:you have an intake leak, use a can of WD40 to find where the leak is, I use starting fluid instead, but starting fluid can be dangerous in the wrong hands, im ok cause im an expert

See if you can solve this.

Johnj wrote:

MotoF150 wrote:you have an intake leak, use a can of WD40 to find where the leak is, I use starting fluid instead, but starting fluid can be dangerous in the wrong hands, im ok cause im an expert

See if you can solve this.

Motos vacuum leak is in or around the vacinity of his head. No doubt caused by old rotten gaskets and cheap tin foil components.

Er hey moto. i heard mixing some aluminium dust and a bit of rusty steel wool together, then lighting said mixture overtop of your head is a great way to stay warm in the winter.

and incedentally to plug up any erm leaks you may have.

what is moto talking about lol... it happens to me sometimes.. it only happens to me if I dont properly warm my bike up before a ride ( quarter throttle for about 3-5 minutes) or its just way too cold outside.

As for the helmet issue, I keep this chain lock wrapped around my handlebars permenantly. Whenever I go somewhere, I put the chain through my helmet then put the helmet at the end of my bar. I also stick my gloves inside my helmet. Thats all though, I carry my jacket inside.