Is my Nikki really this cold natured?
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Is my Nikki really this cold natured?
It's my first winter with my Nikki. First off it's completely stripped and naked. No choke or nothing, so I understand that since I have no choke in the cold it's going to be quite a PITA to start and warm up, but I didn't expect it to be as drastic as it's been. Like today, after not driving it for 7 hours I startted it up after school, I pumped twice, started right up and died, and did that again about three times till it stayed running. This has been normal. It struggles to idle cold, when it hasn't been driven for a while. Idling cold it idles just above 1000 rpm, or struggles too. Then warm it idles PERFECTLY at just below 2000 rpm. Keep in mind this stripped Nikki is on my Full Monster port.. I know or at least I think my Idle mixture is set right.
I'm also running Wasted spark ignition. If that matters.. Let me know if you have any questions that could further help you conclude.
Thanks,
-Crispin
I'm also running Wasted spark ignition. If that matters.. Let me know if you have any questions that could further help you conclude.
Thanks,
-Crispin
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since you have it idling so high, it might not be idling on the idle circuit, it might be idling on the transition circuit, which isn't going to be right and isn't adjustable with the mixture screws.
i havent had a nikki colder than mid 40's but i used to pump it twice or three times, and once it started, i'd just use my foot to bring it up to 1500-2000rpms.
for about the first 30 seconds, it won't idle
after about 30 seconds the idle is low and rough, and it gets better as it warms up
no choke needed...
the P port/IDA is about the same, hot idle is about 1000, it could be lower but the CARB won't really let me
i havent had a nikki colder than mid 40's but i used to pump it twice or three times, and once it started, i'd just use my foot to bring it up to 1500-2000rpms.
for about the first 30 seconds, it won't idle
after about 30 seconds the idle is low and rough, and it gets better as it warms up
no choke needed...
the P port/IDA is about the same, hot idle is about 1000, it could be lower but the CARB won't really let me
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That's not a bad idea maybe I'll stick my stock air cleaner back on. I have pretty much the same problem but mines a stock port and idles around 1200 rpm... 1000 with my headlights on lol
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That's not a bad idea maybe I'll stick my stock air cleaner back on. I have pretty much the same problem but mines a stock port and idles around 1200 rpm... 1000 with my headlights on lol
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why do you guys have such high idles? the P port idles lower!
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It's weird cuz I only get about 275 miles per tank (mostly hwy) but the exhaust fumes are making my bumper brown like it's getting too much air and not enough fuel (that's lean right?)
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As for the cold start, If you can some how rig the old choke to the fast idle that can work. You pump it, Pull out the choke and when it starts it should got to 3000 RPM or so and stay there till she's warmed up. Thats atleast what i thought, But then i remembered you took out the choke rod. So there may be a lill modding to be had to make it work. My .02
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