choke???????
 

i have 07 gz250 ,400 miles on it. my question is. is it allways necessarily to put choke on to start the bike? it seems that the engine wont turn over everytime i am trying to star even i just sitting only for overnight. thanks for any info.

Re: choke???????
 

Probably yes, just a bit. I use about 1/3 choke whenever the engine is "cold", regardless of the outside temperature.

Then, we need to define "turn over". That term usually means that the starter turns the engine, as in, you can hear things moving. I think you mean it "won't fire" which is when the engine actually begins to run. I also give mine just a tiny bit of throttle as it starts to turn over; don't know if that helps any but it is an old habit.

Re: choke???????
 

What is the overnight temperature in your part of Northern California? Where is the bike stored?

If it is cold at night and your bike is just outside in the weather than I can see where you might need to use a little choke in the morning to start it.

My suggestion is to not choke unless you need to. After you turn the key on, turn the throttle about 1/8th of a turn. In other words, just a little bit. Now hit start. If it does start after a few seconds, move the choke about mid way and try again. It should start right up.

Good luck. Only 400 miles on it. Your still just talking on the phone. By the time you have a few dates and sleep together, you'll be much more comfortable and know what she needs to purrrrrr. Later, when you feel like your married, you'll start to eye other bikes and fantasize about trading her in on a prettier, faster model.

Re: choke???????
 

meant to say "If it does NOT start after a few seconds"

Re: choke???????
 

You CAN edit that in the original post !!!!! :biggrin:

Re: choke???????
 

Guess you could say I Choked. :)

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:pwhore:

Re: choke???????
 

Moe and I live in what has to be close to the hottest parts of the country. I still need the choke for the start. But only for a few minutes. The danger of not using it is, if you do too many unsuccessful cranks, you will wear the battery out sooner and that's more work to deal with than using the choke. I only use about 1/4 of the available and push it back to off at the first stoplight. If I stop somewhere for a half hour or so and get going again, I don't need it.

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In the morning, I use it while I'm putting on my gear, then when I'm ready to take off, I unchoke. Going home, same thing.

Re: choke???????
 

thank you very much for all the reply. when I'm at work the bike stays outside and sometimes get cold in my area (bay area). so it is necessary to put the choke on every time you start. thanks again!!!!!!!!!!