200x hard to start

[joenovosel]

my 200x is really a pain to start when its cold. When its cold ill get a workout starting it, like kicking it 100 times. It makes me not want to ride it but i love that thing. Any advice? Its all stock and missing some exhaust gasket so its loud haha.

[Ghostv2]

Ever try some starting fluid?

Maybe you could try jetting it different, i dont know. Im not good with motor issues.

[honda200xguy]

low compression?

[Flyingw]

How cold is it? If you're below 30deg and the motor is cold soaked, ya, it will be hard to start.

[Atc_200xman]

It is a Honda. They are cold blooded from the get go. Fix exhaust leaks and make sure there is a air cleaner on it. New plug could help.

[Trimoto74]

I modified my 185s up to a 200x engine last year and went through a lot of trial and error. What I found got mine running the best was replacing the the carb. I put a EBAY $25 unit on about 3yrs ago and it started and ran great until a few weeks ago it was starting really hard and fouling plugs. So I ordered another carb and she starts like new and has more power than ever. Be sure you buy a jet kit though. They come with a 98 main jet and I found 110 worked best for me. Plugs are cheap too always try that first. Good Luck