Well you may be right with other models, but my Foreman ES starts and runs at -40F without using the primer. The trick is to turn the key on and leave it on for 30 sec to 1 minute so the carb heater can warm the carb a little before starting, pull the choke, then start. It will only need to run for a minute or so with the choke on. I usually let it run 5-10 minutes before taking off, it's much better for the machine (no different then a cold car or truck).

 

Honda32,

Last weekend we went rideing in the mountains & it was in the low 20's. Sure I had to use the choke but she started right up. Much of the misinformation on these forums are from people who don't have any idea what they are talking about or they get some kind of warped pleasure from stirring things up.

 

Well my 250r starts right up even with no choke and the wind chill was -20!MY 300ex needs choke but only for a second or 2.My blaster(I know it isn't a honda)Also fires right up when it was the same tempature(sp?) as the 250r


moded out 86 trx250r
97 300ex
90 blaster

 

either my 400 is always hard to start, or it starts good in the cold, lol.

i always, warm or cold, never matters, it's like there is no temperature difference to my quad, have to pump the throttle 3-4 times, then start it holding the throttle in 1/5 the way in, and it will idle. I then hold the gas in a litttle bit to let it idle higher for aobut 2 min, then after that it idles flawlessly.

you hear alot of the old "-450 and the ole honda started right up" I guess the hillbilly's ULTIMATE quad is one that can start in -100 degree weather, with a full cab, 8x8 wheels, dully in the last 4. With a Big winch that can pull a scyscraper over. However speed dosen't matter so the top speed can be a mere 20. LOL

merry christmas, later

 

my `94 300ex just needed to go from the stock 8 plug to a hotter 7 plug. now I put the choke on and as soon as it fires I rotate it all the way off.

 

First of i have 400ex, everyone knows they are cold natured. It starts fine, it wouldn't idle at -10, all i did was turn up the idle a 1/4 turn. My dad has a 3002x4, it starts fine. In my opinion if you can't get a honda started when it is cold outside then you don't know your machine. People complain how hard they are to start but they don't even use the primer button that honda says to use when it is really cold. Wake up call if you don't know your quad don't complain about it.

 

I personally think your full of **** because my 300Ex si a 2001 model and right now it it 10degrees outside with a -20degree windchill and i went out jumped on the Beast and it started up w/ the choke on and gave it a lil gas let er idle for a couple mins and rever up and go.....i was jumping snow jumps and everything no problem ....

01' 3ooEx
IF ITS NOT FAST, WHY THE HELL DID YA BUY IT?

 

Just in case you don't know, windchill does NOT affect vehicles.
Exer

 

My Rancher had a problem starting and at first I thought it didnt want to run in the cold. What happened was since i didnt keep my tank full, it got condensation in it and the water in my tank and carb caused the problem. I opened the drain screw on my carb and now it starts great at any temp !!! I slightly richened the mixture screw and it helped too.

 

Had to try! No problems starting here.Pull choke,Turn key,Hit start button,She run!


The End.

2001 FourTrax 350FE1