zx2r cold starting problem!

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Re: zx2r cold starting problem!

Post by zxARGH-250 »

I'm having the same sorts of issues on mine

how would you go about checking valve clearances?
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Re: zx2r cold starting problem!

Post by Lone Wolf »

kevindinho wrote: My starting technique is (usually after leaving the bike untouched for more than two weeks):
- Full Choke
- Throttle and starter button until it starts (can take 5-10 seconds but it always fires up) it shouldn't be hard to start if you leave it over night.
Been a few years now, but from memory I always had to do the same
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Re: zx2r cold starting problem!

Post by chicken_strangler »

i have the same problem, i dont even bother start mine in the cold normally......if i have too i put the choke on full then slowly push it back off to get it to fire up then put the choke back on again.
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