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New CR500, Need Some Advice, Starting, etc.
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[QUOTE="bruno670, post: 1260034, member: 72300"] OK here is the proper procedure for starting a cr500. This is a PROVEN method. I have owned a CR500 since 1989. 1. Lean the bike over until gas runs out the carb overflow. 2. Choke on 3. Put the bike in gear. 2nd works best. Rock the bike back and forth aggressively pushing the piston up and down.(Not over, just back and forth) 4. Bring the piston up to Top Dead Center. 5. Kick it like you mean it. Starts first kick everytime. As far as jetting. Leave the stock jetting just where it is until you get some time on the motor and set your jetting by the plug color. I have found the the stock jetting is usually very close. I live in Michigan and we are at 800 or so feet above sea level. Oil is a personal choice. I use Klotz R50 mixed with 1 gallon of race gas 4 gallons of Unleaded Premium. I have replaced 2 pistons this year because of ethanol laced in our gas here in Michigan. The race gas helps slow the burn down that the ethanol speeds up. (Otherwise known as detonation. Not enough to hear but enough that the top of the piston is smashed down on to the top ring.) I use 12.8 oz of oil to the gas mix. This should make the motor very happy. I have and you should get about 4 years of tough riding per set of rings. WELCOME to the BIG BOYS RIDING CLUB. Congratulations on making a fine purchase. You wouldn't be disappointed. [/QUOTE]
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