Thread: ? ?Cold weather starting? ?

Quote: Originally Posted by Name Brand I had to get the SX started one cold day to load it in my truck. I think it was around -10F and the engine was just too cold from sitting outside all night. I pushed it next to the truck exhaust till I could see the frost melting off the engine and got it started. Out of all the replies this is the most creative suggestion! BTW, Thanks for all the things to try, you've been most helpful!

Quote: Originally Posted by 88 Turbo Coupe Aim a space heater at the engine for 5 minutes. And yes closing the plug gap does work. for some reason this reminded me of a friend tellin about there 350s back in high school.. friend of mine about 6-7 years older than me when his buddys had 350x's in high school.. and not aone would start in the cold.. so they would start them in a heated garage, load them on the trailer ( still running) and...

I'll take snow ANYDAY!

When it gets down to and insanely low +40 degrees here its to cold too ride. But they start with no choke still.

That's just some of the voodoo we all do to get machines started....on the 200x, I have to choke it, and while kicking it from the front (can't kick it hard enough while on the machine), I simultaneously goose the throttle. That's the only way it will start....and that's in warm weather! In cold weather, what I do with that one is....wait until spring! But you're right, pumping the throttle technically shouldn't...

Have you ever tried putting a moving blanket or 2 on it over night?

My Trimoto will always start on the second pull with the choke on even if it has been sitting out in the snow all night.

Quote: Originally Posted by 88 Turbo Coupe Aim a space heater at the engine for 5 minutes. And yes closing the plug gap does work. This is what I do. In a pinch, I pull the plug and warm it up with my little propane torch. Put it back in and it fires up instantly.

Usually, when I left the machine outside and it less than 32 degrees, I put the choke on, rock the 3 wheeler back and fourth and I pull the recoil... Then I have to play with the throttle to keep it running. But usually I store them in the heated garage.

I had to get the SX started one cold day to load it in my truck. I think it was around -10F and the engine was just too cold from sitting outside all night. I pushed it next to the truck exhaust till I could see the frost melting off the engine and got it started.