I think theres ways around it. something to do with compression or something else. so you can get it started easy. im going to have to search the site!
think of the lucky ones with pull start and electric start!
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I think theres ways around it. something to do with compression or something else. so you can get it started easy. im going to have to search the site!
think of the lucky ones with pull start and electric start!
Power User
Lord of the trike
God bless electric start !!!! LOL...
My SX needs to be left at idle for a long time before i can totally remove choke and ride it.. otherwise it will stall.
My 82 200 amazes me every time.. i fire it up once a week for the hell of it and BROMM. weird.
I cringed at the thought of water poured on a cold engine... just the fact that you are soaking it and creating ice all over it......... stick with the heater idea !!!!!
Anyone ever try a hairblower on the carb for a few minutes ? been wanting to try that some day.
thiner oil helps !!! big time ! 10w40 in cold weather is realllly thick !
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SXnot running yet. but won't be long.
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
I'm sure it's quite likely that tossing hot water on a frozen engine ain't a good idea. I
'm absolutely sure, however, that hot water doesn't freeze faster than cold water.
Just for the record.
Power User
Lord of the trike
I agree. old wives tale.Originally Posted by foster
I'm sure it's quite likely that tossing hot water on a frozen engine ain't a good idea. I
'm absolutely sure, however, that hot water doesn't freeze faster than cold water.
Just for the record.
Hot water has to loose it's heat energy, to the point of freezing.
Cold water has less energy/heat than hot water and will freeze faster !
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SX
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
I've actually heard of hot water freezing quicker then cold in sub zero temps too may be true,have to take a glass of cold and hot water and check them in the freezer if ya wanna know for sure..
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lol a school lession for me!
so if i run a less synthetic oil say 5w40. it wont damage anything?
Power User
Lord of the trike
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_098b
interesting.
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SX
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
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hmmmm very... science is a weird art
Fascinating as all this no doubt is, all it basically proves is that very hot water freezes more slowly than very VERY hot water. The ordinary fumbler in the fridge, on the other hand, is dealing with temps more like the ones I was measuring, in which case cold freezes faster than hot. I rest my case.
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heck i have electric start and a pull rope and still catch hell when its cold im gonna try heating my shop see if that helps
1984 atc 200m-downgraded to s psrtd bike
1982 atc 200-got the wiring fixed just gotta fix the chain now.
Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff.
Power User
Lord of the trike
An option ( had to do this to my snow blower a few days ago. )
remove the plug. and if it's bone dry,, take a straw, dip it in the gas tank, and put your thumb on the end.. put a few DROPS of gas directly in the cylinder, and put the plug back on.
Usually enough to make it come to life !!
if the plug is wet tho.. it's simply fouled.
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SX
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
the 225 is a serious pain in the trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro to start.. if i want to go riding and there is snow on the ground, i need a GOOD 45 minutes to an hour before i can go out riding.. becuase thats how long its gonna take me to get it running and go out...
the carb needs rebuilt.. and i am going to bet thats what 99% of yalls problems are.. or some form of jetting issue..
Jesse
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will them kits on ebay work? the carb rebuild kits. come with a few seals and misc screws etc.
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
hahaha i guess the cold does freeze first,hey "G" it's easier to suck the gas into your mouth and spit it into the plug hole,keeps your mouth fellin fresh all day...
Power User
Lord of the trike
I imagine one could " Winter Tune " a carb.
Bring the idle a bit higher and richen up the air/fuel mix a bit.
will have to experiment !!!
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SX
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
i know mine needs a rebuild.. but im just too lazy to mess with it.. i dont ride that often.. about 2 hours a week tops.. so it doesnt bother me that much.. and when its warm, its nothing to start..
i know what will fix it.. sending your parts to me to powdercoat.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
god what a shamless plug that was
Jesse
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