It's not too cold. I start my XRs at cold temps frequently. Here's what works for me. (1)Go full choke, NO throttle and kick until it trys to start (sputters). (2)Then go half choke and when it trys, slightly blip the throttle. If it catches, keep the motor slightly rev'd until it will idle at half choke. On some very cold and stubborn mornings, I eliminate step (2). If you think it's flooded and won't start, pull and hold the compression release and go full open throttle, kicking 6 times to clear it out. Then start over. You'll develop a "feel" for it eventually (along with a very strong right leg). My Bro-in-law's bike was stubborn at altitude/cold temp when new and got better after a few rides.
[This message has been edited by mtngoat (edited 04-02-2001).]