999 Cold Start Lever

Discussion in '749 / 999' started by Cream_Revenge, Oct 10, 2016.

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  1. Hey

    Is it normal to need/use this on the 1st start of the day? Is it only a WINTER thing really?

    I've just discovered it existed after not needing it for the past 7 months (see technical help :Banghead:) and wondering how often others use/need it?

    Thanks
     
    #1 Cream_Revenge, Oct 10, 2016
  2. Only ever needed it when really cold. I'd forgotten about it really.
     
    #2 BaggaZee, Oct 10, 2016
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  3. Having a quick scan of the handbook its not 100% clear but seems to give the impression if its below 10 Degrees then you should use it.
     
    #3 frednec172, Oct 10, 2016
  4. 749s,,, had forgotten about it ,, never use it.
     
    #4 2 easy, Oct 10, 2016
  5. 998 (pretty much same motor) always use it from cold.
     
    #5 Tobytyke, Oct 10, 2016
  6. mine needs it every time ??????
     
    #6 DucRod, Oct 10, 2016
  7. Sorry, are you asking?
     
    #7 Cream_Revenge, Oct 10, 2016
  8. Handbook suggests to me to use under 10deg, don't use over 30deg, but does not mention 10-30deg. Not that I've seen any how.
     
    #8 Cream_Revenge, Oct 10, 2016
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  9. No my bike needs the cold start every time to start from cold not much but a small amount as it will not tickover smooth until slightly warmed up.
     
    #9 DucRod, Oct 10, 2016
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  10. K, thanks.

    So basically no real pattern then. But not necessarily an issue.
     
    #10 Cream_Revenge, Oct 10, 2016
  11. I don't think so if I try to start from cold with no choke it just spits back and makes the sprag clutch go crazy I am in the process of checking it all out as I have only had the 749 a couple of months and busy putting right a few poor maintenance issues.

    It has Iridium plugs in which I am not a fan of they seem to flood easily . Cable upgrade to follow as well will see how it starts after it is done.
     
    #11 DucRod, Oct 10, 2016
  12. I have good NGK standard plugs and the starting kit and all was peachy 10 days ago.
     
    #12 Cream_Revenge, Oct 10, 2016
  13. NGK standard on my bench as I speak just getting a spark plug socket modded .
     
    #13 DucRod, Oct 10, 2016
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  14. Mine was £5 off eBay
     
    #14 Cream_Revenge, Oct 10, 2016
  15. My Halfords plug socket fits fine out of the standard set.
     
    #15 Exige, Oct 10, 2016
  16. an exact fit?
     
    #16 finm, Oct 10, 2016
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  17. Use mine for the first start of the day (only a little)
    and that's it.
     
    #17 duc13, Oct 11, 2016
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  18. but in retrospect, i never go near let alone try to start or drive it in cold or wet weather other than to turn the heater on in the shed !!
     
    #18 2 easy, Oct 11, 2016
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  19. For NGK?
    Not my experience... :/
     
    #19 Old rider, Oct 11, 2016
  20. Mine does, there's 2 in the set (the jumbo set that's often half price) the thinner one fits no problem :)
     
    #20 Exige, Oct 11, 2016
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