86 600 Won't start when Cold

[By mrholshot, Posted December 16, 2004]

I got my bike to start on 4-5 kicks when it was 45° out but I tried to start it a couple of times when it was 25° out and nothing, not even a pop. Is this a common trait of the big XR?

[By roosterk0031, Posted December 16, 2004]

Common with my 87.

[By mrholshot, Posted December 16, 2004]

Is there anything you can do to get it to fire? I plan on ice racing it some.

[By TimBrp, Posted December 16, 2004]

Jet your pilot circuit richer...

[By frankstr, Posted December 16, 2004]

I found the best way to start my bike is to tip it over,holding onto the bars of course untill a bit of gas drips from the carb overflow and upright the bike .. flip on the choke,operate foot and start

Works every time first or second kick,no matter how cold it is

[By Team Hodaka, Posted December 17, 2004]

That works for me as well. Lay it on its left side till you can see some gas poor out. I have yet to flood it.

97 XR600R

[By HeadTrauma, Posted December 17, 2004]

I agree on more fuel for the pilot side. After much time testing and tuning, mine will start in 1-2 kicks and it gets easier the colder it is. Mine is a little rich, though.