Starting Issue / Carb Issue

[wjr1575]

I own a 2001 WR250F with very low miles. Since I have owned the bike it has been a chore to start. I finally developed a routine that starts the bike pretty easy but it is contrary to how the manual and everyone says to start the bike. I twist the throttle about 4 to 6 times and then kick start with the choke on. It works really good but I know I shouldn't have to prime the engine like that.

Any guidance on what is wrong with my carb would be appreciated.

Best regards

[250Thumpher]

Sounds very lean.

Whats your current jetting specs and elevation, temps...

[quadman493]

You can change that exhaust cam out with an 03 e-cam that has the auto decompression and make life alot easier. I put an 06 yzf e-cam with auto decompresion in my 01 WR250F and I love it.

[250Thumpher]

You can change that exhaust cam out with an 03 e-cam that has the auto decompression and make life alot easier. I put an 06 yzf e-cam with auto decompresion in my 01 WR250F and I love it.

This WILL NOT make your starting faster. The oinly reason for adding a 03 cam is to make it so you can just kick through and not find TDC.

So in short, If it takes 20 kicks now, it'll take 20 kicks with a decomp cam. NO DIFFERECE.

[wjr1575]

The jets are all stock. I am at about sea level and the problem occurs regardless of temperature, though it is more pronounced during the winter (30 degrees).

[RallyImprezive]

Once its warmed up how well does it idle?