How do you use a choke on a Harley Davidson?
THE Yuppie Outlaw Pull choke all the way out and start bike, wait 10 seconds and push choke in halfway and leave until engine is to temp, then push in.
Why does my Harley Davidson only run when choked?
Possible intake leak or low speed / idle circuit clogged in carb. Try some Seafoam in tank.. I have not ridden my bike for a while. When I went to start it I pulled out the choke and the bike started fine. Once it had warmed up sufficiently I pushed the choke in and the bike dies.
Why does an engine only run on choke?
An internal combustion engine needs a precise mixture of fuel and air to run properly. When the engine is cold, it needs slightly more fuel in the fuel/air mixture for it to start, which is what the choke does. The choke increases the amount of fuel in the mixture, creating a richer mixture.
What to do if your bike won’t run without a choke?
Normally you would keep it on (closed) until the engine warms up and then turn it off (open). If it really won’t run without the choke being closed/on then it’s not getting enough fuel and the carbs probably need cleaning.
Why does my Virago motorcycle not run without a choke?
I’m trying to figure out what’s wrong with my Virago 250cc. It will only run if you have the choke on. If you let it off the choke the engine switches off. I originally thought that maybe the carbs were dirty. I ran some Seafoam through the fuel system, but it didn’t seem to help.
Possible intake leak or low speed / idle circuit clogged in carb. Try some Seafoam in tank.. I have not ridden my bike for a while. When I went to start it I pulled out the choke and the bike started fine. Once it had warmed up sufficiently I pushed the choke in and the bike dies.
An internal combustion engine needs a precise mixture of fuel and air to run properly. When the engine is cold, it needs slightly more fuel in the fuel/air mixture for it to start, which is what the choke does. The choke increases the amount of fuel in the mixture, creating a richer mixture.
What to do when your Harley Davidson runs out of gas?
Pull the fuel hose off the carb and replace the hose (car part store). Before putting the new hose back on the carb, stick the end in a clear jar and open the petcock (if a vacuum operated one, you will have to apply suction on the vacuum hose). Drain about a cup of gas from the tank and inspect it for debrix or water.
What should the throttle be on a Harley Davidson?
Increase the rpm to around 1,200rpm and lock the throttle there. Adjust the idle-air mixture needle until you get maximum rpm, then back off about 1/4 turn. If adjusting the needle out makes no difference, the slow jet is too large. If you can adjust the needle all the way in to the seat with no difference, the slow jet is too small.