engine slow to start
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:45 pm
When was the last time you checked the valve clearances?
Tight valves is a very common cause of difficult starting.
Good luck!
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Rick B" wrote: > > I was riding up in the mountains the other day, on highway, and after every stop I'd have to run the starter for about a minute on full choke to get the bike started. > > I went from 6000ft to 9500ft and I had it loaded w/ my camping gear, combined weight of 274lbs. > > Is that pretty common or is there a problem? > > Thanks, > Rick >