I am starting to wonder why my 500i won't start up on the first push of the button.
When the engine is cold i can understand why it doesn't, but on my last ride even when the engine was very warm the bike would take a few tries to get it started. I have had experience with honda bikes and they always seem to start instantly. Do hondas and ACs have a different kind of starter or something? is there something that can be done to get the bike to start better or is it normal?

thanks in advance.

newf

 

Newf, This is just a thought! But, when you are starting it in warm weather or when the engine is already hot, Do you use the choke? If you are, you shouldn't have to and that may be the problem.

 

My CAT does this sometimes too, but sometimes it just starts instantly when I hit the button. Even my sport quad is like this sometimes. Also if the jetting is to rich or lean then this might explain your problem.

 

No this was when i wasn't using the choke. I only use that when the engine is cold.

Bbertram: That is like mine too. Some times it does start right away and other times it doesn't. well I will just have to see if this will get better the more miles that go on the quad.

newf

 

NeWf, my 500i does the same thing when warm...It is somewhat irritating...Sometimes it takes me 3-4 tries to fire it up...I have learned that applying some throttle helps, just crank it right up with 1/4 - 1/2 throttle. This has been my solution, although I usually forget it until the 3rd-4th try...Dont use any choke, that has never worked for me..Crank it with the throttle cracked open, then let off upon starting..I really dont consider it a 'problem', just a characteristic that I deal with on occasion...It has nothing to do with the starter, but more likely the fuel mixture or carburation..:-)

 

Ours does this also. And it goes dead easy when idling. I bumped up the idle adjustment yesterday to see if that will help.

 

One thing to keep in mind!! A worn spark plug will also cause a hard starting problem.If you have alot of hours on it pull the spark plug and check it.

 

you say yours goes dead easy check the spark plug boot pull it off and push back in mine was doing this and the boot had slipped back on the plug.