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1martyg

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hard cold start
« on: July 29, 2015, 09:12:44 AM »
I have a 2008 super9 ac 3 days ago I noticed was getting harder to start cold I changed plug, cleaned air filter, this morning took me 30 min after battery died kicking finally started noticed a popping out the exhaust for a few min leveled out I rode it 10 miles ran fine, let it sit an hour same thing, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated





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1martyg

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Re: hard cold start
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2015, 02:26:26 AM »
noticed it won't start at all when there's a lot of moisture in the air, when the scoot is dry and the temperature is high it will start but not easily.

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Re: hard cold start
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2015, 03:13:50 PM »
OK found 3 head bolts very loose tightened them put exhaust up fired right up smooth as silk.


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Re: hard cold start
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2015, 04:12:50 PM »
Quote from: 1martyg on August 05, 2015, 03:13:50 PM
OK found 3 head bolts very loose tightened them put exhaust up fired right up smooth as silk.

Good troubleshooting.  I wouldn't have thought of the head bolts.
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Re: hard cold start
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2015, 08:25:55 PM »
Quote from: 1martyg on August 05, 2015, 03:13:50 PM
OK found 3 head bolts very loose tightened them put exhaust up fired right up smooth as silk.
Good deal!

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Re: hard cold start
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2015, 10:14:16 AM »
Blew the base gasket out >:(

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Re: hard cold start
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2015, 03:12:14 AM »
Bummer!

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