Topic: Cold start problems

[Peterengland]

I have been having a few problems with the cold start now and I put it down to spark related. I noticed the plugs were NGK D7EA so I changed them to the proper (F2) D7ES and I swear it started before I hit the starter button! No choke need either and it's not too warm at nights here at the moment - about 4 or 5 c. Just goes to show the value of the correct plugs.

[Deltarider]

Personally, I think it has more to do with the condition of the plugs that were in there. The D7ES did not have a good reputation back then and dealers advised the more reliable D8ES-L. Fresh plugs can do miracles.

[Duke McDukiedook]

What Delta said and if you don't need choke even when it is cool out odds are you are running a little rich.
On my K3 I always need choke and then immediately take it off when it starts.

[Peterengland]

I don't think it's running rich as the old plugs were the 'perfect' colour when I took them out, certainly not the rich look, but I use the choke now for a cold idle but only after it's started.

[HondaMan]

I don't think it's running rich as the old plugs were the 'perfect' colour when I took them out, certainly not the rich look, but I use the choke now for a cold idle but only after it's started.

Maybe also check the resistor plug caps? If they are getting toward the ohms limit, or if they are unbalanced on a given coil (pair), they will cause hard starting and cold-blooded operation.

(My Ignition helps stop that, too.    )

[martin99]

Assuming everything else is stock Peter?

My F2 runs best on D7EAs, and I've tried lots of different ones. I am running pods though

Martin

[LesterPiglet]

(My Ignition helps stop that, too.    )

Couldn't agree more.