85 250es trouble starting

[Johnny450]

the bike runs fine it just wont start on its own, I have to squirt fuel into the cylinder then it will start and run fine on its own, but wont restart until you put fuel in the cylinder again

[atc007]

Carb needs cleaned,and most likely needs the "starter jet" drilled out for the cold start update. Read this,and you will know everything you ever need to know about a ES/SX/TRX carb.http://www.3wheelerworld.com/archive/index.php/t-161746.html