Anyone have any problems starting their DS in the cold climate? Im not sure if it has something to do with having rejetted the bike this summer. My friend has a 400ex that he rejetted, and he has the same problem now that he has rejetted it? I Completely ran my battery down trying to start it. Is there any tricks or tips? Should i rejet?

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The leaner you run the harder it is to start. Hence the choke. Just be glad you don't run the FCR's like me. They have no choke.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] But then im in California and if it aint atleast 45+ outside...I aint either[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

I had to jump start mine last time I started it. It had been sitting for about a month, and it was only about 30 out. The battery was kind of weak, otherwise I think it would have started.
It was a real cold blooded SOB until I rejetted for my end cap. Cold starting got a lot better after that.

I should add that last time I had it running, it was only hard to start the first day. The next two days in the morning it started fine since the battery had more charge.

 

You just need a fat pilot.

Also try putting your hand over the exhaust end (blocking the air flow) while trying to start.

It helps [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img].

 

Well, thats really just the problem. I did use the choke and no luck, but just like big ben my bat seemed pretty weak. It has also been about 1 or 1 1/2 months since started last.

 

I have a hard time starting mine in the winter too. I always seem to draw the battery dead. I then through the charger on it and then it starts up fine. It is only does after it has sat a couple of weeks in the garage.

 

If you haven't checked your valve clearance lately, or ever, definitely do that. It's not that difficult to do and makes a world of difference if adjusted properly. On my 01 DS650, it took about 30 seconds of cranking with full choke before the valves were adjusted. After adjusting, it would fire at half choke no matter what the temperature was.

 

Ditto I had the same problem until I adjusted my valves and I was amazed at how easy it was.

 

Try turning the idle jet screw 1/2 to 1 turn CCW, if your hard starting is due to a
lean condition this will help alot. It will idle better also.

 

thanx for all the help guys. The valves havent been checked yet, and I have no clue how to do that. Guess i will take it in to have it done soon.

Kenny