Why does my Honda engine only run on choke?
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. If a motorcycle or ATV only runs with the choke on, it’s because the richer “choke on” mixture is actually closer to the engine’s normal operating fuel mixture than the leaner “choke off” mixture.
Is it bad to run a motorcycle with the choke on?
The answer is no, it is NOT OK to ride your motorcycle with the choke on. Whilst your motorcycle might technically run with the choke on, you should not do so.
Why does Honda Shadow only run when choke is on?
Been troubleshooting an 84 Honda Shadow. Made some progress today and was able to get it to idle good. It originally had some bad gad in it, but since I put some fresh gas in it, it appears to start much easier. Now the issue is that it will only run when the choke is on.
Why does my car only run with the choke on?
If it will only run with the choke on, that indicates rich conditions. The fact that you adjusted the mix screws and didn’t get any results further indicates that the carbs are not properly functioning. If you’ve got it running, and you don’t want to pull apart the carbs, dump a whole can of seafoam in the tank.
Why does my Honda lawn mower only run with choke on?
Bought new carb fron Honda, that didn’t help as it does the same thing. I pulled muffler to eliminate it and still will only run with choke on. I even pulled the valve cover and everything in there looks fine. I’m at my witts end with this engine. I don’t know what else to do to it.
Been troubleshooting an 84 Honda Shadow. Made some progress today and was able to get it to idle good. It originally had some bad gad in it, but since I put some fresh gas in it, it appears to start much easier. Now the issue is that it will only run when the choke is on.
What makes a motorcycle only run when choke is on?
Put it all back together and still the same symtoms remain. Also ran seafoam through the gas and air intake. Only runs when choke is on. Will rev up, but only after about 5 minutes when the engine is warm. Will stall out if I rev it too quickly. Stalls every time I take the choke off.
Bought new carb fron Honda, that didn’t help as it does the same thing. I pulled muffler to eliminate it and still will only run with choke on. I even pulled the valve cover and everything in there looks fine. I’m at my witts end with this engine. I don’t know what else to do to it.