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How do I know if the choke is on or off?
The “choke” is off when the choke lever is down or when the choke lever is facing you if your choke is a handle bar mount. Choke off means that the choke plate is not covering the carb throat.
Where is the choke on a bike?
It is normally located on the left handlebar, above the horn. Carbureted motorcycles have a choke, but fuel-injected bikes do not. Sit on your motorcycle seat when starting it.
How long do you leave the choke on?
The choke usually “chokes” the air supply into the engine so it gets more petrol than usual. Hence it’s name. You should start the bike from cold with half or full choke depending on how cold it is. After 30 seconds is usually enough for most bikes.
How do you use a choke?
How to Use a Manual Choke on a Car
- Pull the manual choke knob to decrease the air intake and provide a richer fuel-to-air ratio before you start the ignition.
- Pull out the choke knob more for a cold engine start, or on a cold day.
- Switch on the ignition and start the engine.
Where is the choke on my dirt bike?
Locate the choke lever near the engine on the side of your dirt bike, probably not far from the “FUEL ON/OFF” switch. Use your finger to move the choke lever to the on position.
How does choke work on carburetor?
By restricting the flow of air into the throat of the carburetor, the choke valve reduces the pressure inside the throat, which causes a proportionally greater amount of fuel to be pushed from the main jet into the combustion chamber during cold-running operation.
How do you start a choke on a bike?
Close the choke and open the throttle. Shortly after the engine fires, close the choke lever progressively and open the throttle slightly as the engine warms. As you ride, you may still need some choke for a short distance – but close the choke lever as soon as possible to achieve smooth running.
Should I open the choke when starting my bike?
This is a great question again the key word is “cold”. If the bike is cold than yes! Close the choke fully before trying to start it, and do not touch the throttle. Once the bike starts and warms for a minute you can open the choke and drive away.
What is the difference between choke on and choke off?
Choke on means that the choke plate is covering the carb throat. The “choke” is off when the choke lever is down or when the choke lever is facing you if your choke is a handle bar mount. Choke off means that the choke plate is not covering the carb throat. Tim…Ok so its a warm day and this is the first time starting my brand new bike.
What is the difference between the “choke” open and closed position?
When the “choke” is closed you will see a metal plate restrict the opening of the carb throat. This is the CHOKE ON! position. When the “choke” is open you will not see the metal plate and you can see right into the throat of the carb. This is the CHOKE OFF position. Tim…what happens if I drive the bike with the “choke” closed?
How do you open the choke on a Honda Accord?
The choke lever can be accessed via hand without the use of any tools on the right side of the vehicle. Normally, for full-on unregulated top speed, the choke lever is fully opened (in the down position). However, this lever can easily be moved up anywhere you feel comfortable.