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First Bike
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:39 pm
by locki433
Hello all. This is my first post on here. I just got my first bike, a 1996 FZR 600. I gotta quick question about it since I don't know much about all the engine mechanics yet. When I first start the bike after it's been sitting for a couple of hours it doesn't want to stay started, the RPMs drop till it dies. I need to pull the choke up for about 5 minutes till it will stay running. Once it's warmed up, it's all good. Wasn't sure if this was normal or something I need to have looked at. Thanks.
Re: First Bike
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:45 pm
by megaloxana
First off, congrats on the bike and welcome to the site.
Anyway, yeah this is generally pretty normal. That is the purpose of the choke. More so when it is colder outside.
Where are you from by the way?
Re: First Bike
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:47 pm
by locki433
Indianapolis, Indiana
Re: First Bike
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:05 pm
by ragedigital
Welcome to the addiction!
I would start by running some Seafoam, available at Autozone, through your fuel system. Chances are also real good that it might require some cleaning.
darrin
Re: First Bike
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:39 am
by tkclow
Welcome, glad to have you. Post up some pics of the new bike when you can.
Re: First Bike
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:17 pm
by 95FZR600
Welcome! Be sure to check out the Wiki!
Re: First Bike
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:03 pm
by Corbin7777777
Hey locki im from greenwood and also got my first bike (picking it up this week) 1992 FZR. haha maybe ill see you around
Re: First Bike
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:45 pm
by locki433
I'm going to be heading down to greenwood this week sometime, heading down to cycle outfitters to pick up some stuff.