my 05 rancher is hard to start if it has not been started in a couple of days, most of the time i have to use the choke, i had a honda before and the only time i had to use the choke is when it was really cold outside. has anybody else with a rancher had this problem?

 

Yes, the Rancher can be hard to start and choke is usually required, especially if the bike hasn't been started in a couple of days. This is normal for a Rancher and there should be nothing at all to worry about.

 

yea, even if your bike doesn't need choke i still like using it, it warms up faster, but no need to worry just start it with choke go inside take a p1ss come back out shut the choke off and your ready to go [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

My rancher did it also when it was new( 200 miles ). you are just breaking it in good by then. I have 1500 on it now and it starts like a charm, even cold.

 

the new machines are "lean burn" and they can be cold blooded, my '05 350 can be a hassle sometimes, my '04 350 was the same way. I would just follow the procedure for starting in the owners manual, if it starts, then it's fine. If you still have problems, see what the dealer says.

 

I have to use the choke on my 05 Rancher...depending on outside temp. Even if it sits for over a week in warm weather...I have had to use the choke.