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Hard Starting Hot 1997 XR250
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[QUOTE="bwood, post: 1294107, member: 52787"] If the bike is stock, rejetting may not be the answer. I would check the valves as suggested before. These bikes are easy to check and adjust and will need periodic adjustment. As they wear the distance between the valve stem and rocker arm get closer to a point where they stay in constant contact. Once this happens the valve don't close all of the way causing a lean condition and decreased compression. Also make sure the decompression lever is adjusted properly. Improper adjustment may cause it to stay engaged all of the time (too tight) and too loose would not allow it to engage all of the way. I would also make sure the carb is jetted close to factory. These bikes should idle, they are simple air cooled 4 strokes. They are like tanks and when properly maintained they will last forever. Also make sure your vent tubes on the carb are all clear. Make sure you idle is up where it needs to be, I'm not sure of the exact RPM, but a decent service manual would be a great investment. [/QUOTE]
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