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  • May 13, 2009, 08:27 AM
    adamtgt
    Kawasaki 1500 Classic Trouble Starting
    I am the new owner of a used 2001 Kwasaki Classic, it is not fuel injected and when I start it in the morning it takes 3 or 4 tries for the engine to turn-over. I have talked to other kawsaki owners and they pretty much have told me "that's how it is" Does anyone else have this problem or know of any solutions?

    Thanks
    Adam
  • May 14, 2009, 07:46 AM
    Stratmando

    I would start with a good Tune Up, May solve problem, if it doesn't, you have eliminated those possibilities.
  • May 17, 2009, 01:25 PM
    darthsinister

    It may just be because the engine is cold that it takes longer to start in the morning. Does it have this problem when it's been run for a while and then cools down?
  • May 17, 2009, 04:41 PM
    Stratmando

    Do you use the choke momentarily?
  • May 24, 2009, 06:50 AM
    creahands

    I have 1100LTD.

    I crank throttle twice( 1/4 turn),pull out choke. Leave it out until RPM's start to increase rapidly. Push choke in 1/2 way until RPM's start to increase again.

    Push in choke all the way. Ready to ride.
    Total time about minute and1/2

    Enjoy

    Chuck

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