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One, pull your battery. Make sure all of your cells are topped up with distilled water, then place the battery on a charger.
Two, make sure you start the bike in Neutral. In cold weather, the oil is very viscous (thick). It coats engine parts and the clutch like honey. When you try to start the bike in gear, the cold oil grabs the clutch plates and 'sticks' adding stress to the starter. In neutral, the engine is disengaged from the transmission so the clutch is free to spin.
Three, when did you last ride? When did you last fill your tank? Did you add fuel stablizer before you put it away? If the answer to the questions is a while ago and no, then drain your tank and add fresh fuel. (ethanol blended fuels break down after a short period of storage and can draw water in from the air).
Four, if the above suggestions do not help, pull your spark plug and look at its condition. The electrode should be light gray to light tan. Black soot means it is running too rich and will foul out. White soot means it is running too lean and is burning itself up.
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