Topic: Starting Issue in Cold Temps (Read 1157 times)

BlackDiamond11 · « **on:** March 10, 2014, 09:47:32 AM »

I am looking for some advice trouble shooting problems with the bike not wanting to start in the cold. It could be as simple as replacing the battery but I keep a battery tender on it mainly during the off season. It "chugs and chugs" but wont do a complete start. Now, if I heat the room up it will start. Just looking for some ideas for a fix here.

Banana man · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2014, 10:04:22 AM »

Battery getting weak. Mine did same thing. Replaced battery all is good now.

D-N-D · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2014, 10:20:51 AM »

Sounds like a battery issue.

BlackDiamond11 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2014, 10:29:30 AM »

Thanks! If figured as much. Just wanted to gather some opinions. Off to the dealer.....

rheiner · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2014, 03:33:01 PM »

On a related note, what would be the cause (in the tune) of a motorcycle that starts fine but until it warms up it varies rpm's at idle, from normal to too low, and almost kills when it's on the low variable cycle? It's like it needs some choke until it warms up.

Maladjusted · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2014, 06:21:32 PM »

It's lean at the warm up cycle.

Akicita · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2014, 10:33:24 AM »

I couldn't help but notice that you only use your battery tender "in the off season". My recommendation would be an habitual use of it year round. We're from South Dakota, and other than the continual snow/ice/idiots on the road I've never had trouble starting...in an unheated garage.

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BlackDiamond11

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