EASY START AFTER SUMMER STORAGE

[drg650]

I had my sled for 3 seasons.And every fall i would spend forever getting my sled started.Cranking and cranking,having to recharge the battery twice to get it going.This year i sprayed some fuel into the carbs.And bango.Up she fired.it took like 3 times and within 3 mins i had her running like a champ.Just some info for you guys.

 

[kinger]

Did you ever blow into the tank vent and hold the pressure in then crank? Works like a champ and will start within a minute of cranking. Your doing the same thing just get fuel to the carbs the system is dry.

 

[YammyRX1]

X2- works every time and easier than fuel in the carbs.

 

[abj87]

i just pour some fuel down the vents of the carbs.

 

[Convert]

Did you ever blow into the tank vent and hold the pressure in then crank? Works like a champ and will start within a minute of cranking. Your doing the same thing just get fuel to the carbs the system is dry.

Did this today on my 03 and the wifes 05 worked like a champ thx
On a side note my 03 has the original battery and after sitting for 18 months (was unable to ride last year "surgery") she cranked right over without a charge
The 05 on the other hand has a dead battery won't take a charge at all lol.

 

[thinksnow]

The two Apex turbos started after about 5 seconds of cranking. The turbo RX-1 on the other hand wore the battery down. I charged it over night and gave a shot of starting fluid in the intercooler and she fired right off.

Easiest year of starting the sleds ever. No more tired arms from pulling two strokes.LOL

 

[kinger]

For teh apex cycle the key a couple times before cranking and it will push all the fuel right up there for you and should fire right off.

Vent tube trick would have worked for your RX1

 

[Bigblue1]

Never had a problem starting since 2005.

 

[dexter]

where is the vent line? is it down near your shin and which leg? thanks

 

[YammyRX1]

Left side, open the belt cover and you will see it fastened to the frame.

 

[Crewchief47]

06 Vector GT:

 

[tarantumtwister]

Hey how do you go about blowing into this line that is pictured above?

Thanks

 

[Crewchief47]

Well, I remove the line from the spigot and apply the blower nozzle from my air compressor. If you don't have one of those, then a short piece of line, with a connector, would get it of there far enough to use your lungs.....

 

[YammyRX1]

I can reach it without adding tubing. Once you get some pressure in the tank remember to plug the end of the tube with your thumb or a screw while you crank the motor.

 

[jd0270]

I used the blow into the tank method with my mouth this fall on mine, worked great. I wouldn't suggest compressed air, anything beyond 10psi would be overkill.

Never ever ever use starting fluid, that stuff is death for motors! Pouring gas in can flood/wash the cylinders too. If you have to use a slight amount of non chlorinated break parts cleaner out of a pump up type bottle.