86 600 Won't start when Cold

[mrholshot]

I got my bike to start on 4-5 kicks when it was 45° out but I tried to start it a couple of times when it was 25° out and nothing, not even a pop. Is this a common trait of the big XR?

[roosterk0031]

Common with my 87.

[mrholshot]

Is there anything you can do to get it to fire? I plan on ice racing it some.

[TimBrp]

Jet your pilot circuit richer...

[frankstr]

I found the best way to start my bike is to tip it over,holding onto the bars of course untill a bit of gas drips from the carb overflow and upright the bike .. ? flip on the choke,operate foot and start

Works every time first or second kick,no matter how cold it is ?

[Team Hodaka]

That works for me as well. Lay it on its left side till you can see some gas poor out. I have yet to flood it.

97 XR600R

[HeadTrauma]

I agree on more fuel for the pilot side. After much time testing and tuning, mine will start in 1-2 kicks and it gets easier the colder it is. Mine is a little rich, though.