rookie517   Posted December 7, 2004 just got a 98 XR400 outlook is mint, just that the recent cold, rainy day and night make the bike a little harder to fire up. 😢 i suspect is the valve clearance, only thing is, when it is still warm, bike will fire up by 1 or 2 kicks 😢 and this morning, when i finally start it up, using the choke all this while, can hear some tapping some in the cylinder head, tappet need adjustment?? but after a couples of minutes, the sound went away. please advice guys.. 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzbrother   Posted December 7, 2004 Nuthin wrong - just ride the bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoreyClough   Posted December 7, 2004 When was the last time they were checked? It's not too hard a job, and it would give you piece of mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie517   Posted December 7, 2004 cool, thanks. 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21_XR400   Posted December 7, 2004 turn off choke 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie517   Posted December 7, 2004 turn off choke? doesn't this make it harder to start?? guess my right leg muscle is getting bigger than my left leggie 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoreyClough   Posted December 7, 2004 Cold start issues = lean. Hot start issues = rich. If any modifications to either the intake or exhaust have been performed, you might be creating a lean condition. Check your spark plug color first, you idealy want a light tan to light brown color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cocoon10 Â Â Posted December 8, 2004 Try half or one turn out on your air screw. I'm also "triple" from singaporebikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnyloh   Posted December 9, 2004 rookie, post some pics of your new toy man!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie517   Posted December 9, 2004 Try half or one turn out on your air screw. I'm also "triple" from singaporebikes. hey cocoon, what do ya mean by "triple" ?? 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie517   Posted December 9, 2004 rookie, post some pics of your new toy man!! i havent got a chance to go riding or take any pic of the bike yet. 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
