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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran
Try not to leave the choke on too long - that can make the carb and plug worse.
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But DO leave the choke partly on until it will idle properly without it.
They ARE cold blooded and do require some choke for at least the first 15 minutes.
If everything is operating normally, you can tell how much choke you need by setting it where the idle speed is just a tad higher than normal; as it warms up, the idle speed will increase and you adjust the choke in tiny steps to keep it from idling too fast. After 10-15 minutes, you will have it adjusted all the way to OFF.
Yes, probably a good idea to change the air filter.......and note that, unlike any "normal" design, the GZ filter collects dirt and debris INSIDE the filter.....where you can't see it !!!
And lastly, regardless of how your tires LOOK, they are coming up on 5 years old and are getting HARD now. You really should replace them in the next 12-18 months.......unless you have an "old granny" riding style and never lean into a corner.
Welcome to the loony bin! :biggrin: