just got my 50 last week, runs fine and all, but the weird thing is it won't start when the choke is on. the damn thing will start up no problem when the choke is off (usually on the first kick), but when the engine's cold i have to baby it and keep giving it gas to keep it running, or it'll slowly die (like it needs choke). and if i start it up and try to switch the choke on it'll die off. any ideas?
B

 

1/2 choke brotha. You only need full choke until it fires then go half choke.

The 50 like to be warmed up. Just oin the throttle until it's warm you'll be golden.


KB

 

kb that's the point, it won't start at all when the choke is on.
B

 

I don't even use the choke on my .
The told me that he doesn't want to choke on anything.

 

i have never used the choke on my 03 once. go figure

 

YOu dont have to do wat the manual says. IF you dont need the choke dont use it and if you need to hold the gas (which u usually do to warm up a bike) hold it. I rev em up a couple time and go.

 

just use a weeeeeee little bit of choke

 

I only read the top post....

ALL you need to do is RIDE IT....Break that bitch in...dont ride it like its gonna break...beat it up....its a dirt bike from Honda...ride that ****....HARD

 

no choke needed on my 03 always starts first kick

 

Have you done anything to your 50 like aircleaner or anything?

 

i haven't done anything to the engine, i usually tend to start it up and just ride off, takin it easy for the first two or three minutes. i was just wondering if anyone else has noticed that it's (usually) a lot easier to start w/out using the choke.
B

 

yo check out your air/fuel screw adjustment if thats off it won't run right it should be only out 1/2 to 1 full turn i believe try that.

 

Perhaps your spring rate in you carb bowl is to firm. You may have to order a softer one for your weight.



Comedy day I say!!