Common problem, but I am curious if there is anything VLX specific here.
I have a '92 VLX which I have recently rebuilt. It has new sparkplugs, piston rings, battery, carbs cleaned, etc.
The bike starts with a press of a button when nice and warm. In the mornings, when temperatures go down to mid 40-s in Tucson, I cannot get the bike to start. It will crank without issues, but will not start up.
I have tried using the gas enricher, pulling on the throttle, and all plausible combinations. I have choked the air with my hand on the airbox, etc. Nothing will do the trick. It just does not want to start when its cold. Then I go home from work in the afternoon and it starts without any issues.
When I ride it I do hear a slight whining. It only does it when in gear and at higher RPMs. I assume it is either the starter clutch or the starter itself, but I don't know. Could that be an issue?
Well, maybe some of you can give some ideas!
Thanks
I have a '92 VLX which I have recently rebuilt. It has new sparkplugs, piston rings, battery, carbs cleaned, etc.
The bike starts with a press of a button when nice and warm. In the mornings, when temperatures go down to mid 40-s in Tucson, I cannot get the bike to start. It will crank without issues, but will not start up.
I have tried using the gas enricher, pulling on the throttle, and all plausible combinations. I have choked the air with my hand on the airbox, etc. Nothing will do the trick. It just does not want to start when its cold. Then I go home from work in the afternoon and it starts without any issues.
When I ride it I do hear a slight whining. It only does it when in gear and at higher RPMs. I assume it is either the starter clutch or the starter itself, but I don't know. Could that be an issue?
Well, maybe some of you can give some ideas!
Thanks