How to start a CRF450 in winter

[CRF450Rccrider]

a while ago i saw a thread for "i hate my 450" and it was about how to start a 450 cold in the winter.. so i thought i would expariment,,,,,so the other day i tryed to start my honda and like them i couldnt but when i did i set up an expariment. when i was done running the bike i closed the pedlock and let it run for about 1.5 min at idle speed and reving it a little bit then shut it off. then a week later befor i started it i opend the trottle 3 times at full like i was reving the bike, then puilled the hot start 2 times really quick.. then left the choke off and kicked it and it gave a putter, then i pulled the choke out and kicked maybe 3 times more and it started right up........hope this helps to anyone who has the same problem of the 450 not starting(staybil also helps) :cool: :laugh:

 

[biglou]

Pull the choke, twist the throttle a couple times, kick it. All that other stuff doesn't do squat as far as cold starting is concerned.

 

[jboomer]

You sure you weren't wearing your "lucky" underwear or holding your mouth a certain way?

 

[CRF450Rccrider]

im sure but then again i start it every sat

 

[GREENBEAN]

in this cold weather I sometimes let two weeks go between a ride. (baby duty now). first I usually give it a couple of slow kicks 4-5 to get the juices moving around then I pull the choke. twist the throttle 4 times. kick it two to four times if it didnt start I give the throttle another twist every 2 to 4 kicks. it usually sputters out once or twice till it stays running. I havent had my 04 crf450 take over 10 kicks to stay running when it has been cold this winter meaning around 34-47 degree weather rides. Dont turn the gas while kicking... I do adjust the fuel screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn when the weather drops it seems to be sensitive in that way. a turn of the fuel screw or idle screw might help with the issues people are having.

 

[u8dirt]

Sounds like you might want to try a 45 pilot jet combined with the richer fuel screw adj. Did it for the '05 and it's been in the teens here. Should only take a couple blips of throttle, and fire up.

 

[bclapham]

the best way to start any four stroke is to load it onto your truck, drive to the nearest dealer, roll it out and roll a new KX, CR or YZ250 in its place, then just give it one good kick. :laugh: :yeehaw: :eek:

 

[YZ165]

Pull the choke, twist the throttle a couple times, kick it. All that other stuff doesn't do squat as far as cold starting is concerned.

Yep.

Thanks for stealing all my fun Lou. ;)

 

[biglou]

just give it one good kick. :laugh: :yeehaw: :eek:

So, just like my YZ450F? :p :nener: