Hi,
just got the bike, it's 2008 used model with 1000 Kms on it - pretty much, looks like brand new. I'm also brand new to motorcycling so I don't have a point of reference (other with old experiences with the carburated cars).
My question is about how the choke should feel/react. These days it's rather hot around here, 25C-30C (say 80-ish F) in my garage. Bike starts fine without the choke. Yesterday I tried to start it with the choke and it started but with very low RPM ( thump, thump, thump), I'd say maybe one third of what it usually runs on idle. I pushed choke in after 10 seconds and it immediately started running (idling) normally. After a ride, during idling of warmed up engine, I pulled the choke out (just to see what would happen) and it just stalled. Pushed the choke in and it started normally.
So, is this how it should be, or there's something wrong wit the carb? Is there some special set up for the choke?
As mentioned earlier, I got it from the dealer, looks like new, brass plug is in place, does backfire from time to time (not that I'd be able to notice - just too scared with everything else that's going on while riding
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thks,
K