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jreeves884
4/9/2014 7:45am
4/9/2014 7:45am
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4/9/2014 11:32am
I have a 2005 Suzuki RMZ 450. I have trouble starting it up once it is warm. Well basically even when it is cold also. I understand the process of choking it and also the hot start that is on the bike. Still cant seem to find the magic code that gets it to fire up easily. Any help is greatly appreciate it. Yeah I know a new bike would be a great answer.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Try this though. Lean the bike over on the stand until a little fuel spills out the overflow. Pull the choke and give the throttle two or three good twists. Then kick. Long full hard kicks. If it doesn't fire in about three kicks, twist the throttle again and two more kicks.
If that doesn't do it, check the valves and make sure the plug isn't five years old. Any idea how many hours are on the top end?
The Shop
Have you checked the valve clearances? If the valves are tight it will be hard to start.
If the fuel screw is not properly it will also be hard to start.
The whole motor was rebuilt last year by my mechanic. He is a guy I greatly trust and has plenty of credentials so he is by no means just a backyard mechanic. I would trust him with anything I use or drive. He doesn't charge me anything because of how long we have worked together but I dont want to have him spend a day troubleshooting. I am trying to get some ideas before dropping it off with him.
So that being said I know the spark plug is no older than about 12 months old. I was going to change it one day before riding and then realized I needed to remove the tank and not to mention I needed a 12 inch extention to pull the plug.
Thanks again for the help! I really appreciate it!
Thanks again!
Justin
Dont try it if you aint good with tools.
Find a shop,cost varies,$75-$ 100 ballpark
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