Guest Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 As title says really. My little 125 starts fine 9/10 without the choke but when I do need the choke it won't idle with the choke on, I have to keep revving or will cut out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Once it's started with the choke on can you then turn the choke off and it will idle? And is there more than one position for the choke?......some bikes need full choke to start and then drop them down to half choke to let them warm a bit....and then choke off to ride them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 no, my bike will start with choke OFF,it WONT start with choke ON.i cant even give it any revs without it cutting out with choke ON either.it has half choke and full choke, half choke works fine.im not very mechanically minded so i may be a little thick here but should my choke work if the bike is capable of starting without? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 if it starts fine without choke whats the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumblebum Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Sounds like it's running a bit rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I dont know if there is a problem that's the problem?I'm asking if this is a normal thing or if I need to take it back to the dealer as it's still under warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 if it starts without choke and runs fine then theres nothing to worry about a choke is to help a bike start easier it doesn't have to be used all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 It has been relatively mild recently......so it may be quite normal for that bike to start without choke in these conditions.......but I'd ask the dealer to check it at the next service.....just to be sure...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I dont know if there is a problem that's the problem?I'm asking if this is a normal thing or if I need to take it back to the dealer as it's still under warranty It may or may not be a fault. If the bike starts and runs with half choke, then use half choke. I'd mention it to the dealer next time I visit for any reason, such as when dropping the bike off for a service, but I'd not make a special trip for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 i dont see no problem, if your bike starts without choke, just leave it to idle to warm up before riding..I removed the electronic choke from my carb, as my bike starts first kick, everytime, no matter what the weather..i always allow my bike to idle to warm up.. so a choke is pointless IMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Choke may be stuck on . Check cable to choke or lever, then remove choke valve or mechanism from carb, clean it and carb a nd try again. Check colour of spark plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 My bike wouldn't start with choke full on unless it was 3 degrees or below. sounds normal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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