MississippiTour Posted October 4, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 4, 2010 Does anyone ever hear of problems starting their Royal Star in cooler weather? I've had this problem for three years now, and it's now starting again. I've put a new battery on, changed the plugs, air filter, brought it to the stealership, nothing helps. It is fine all summer, but as soon as it gets cold at night, I can't start it in the morning. I was thinking maybe something with the choke, but when it finally does fire up it is revving really high, like the choke is working fine. I hooked a lamp onto the engine all night and that seemed to help, but I'd rather solve the problem. This is my favorite time of year to ride and I hate getting stranded at night, fighting the starter. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted October 4, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 4, 2010 if you purchased it used?? the p/o may have disconnected the carb heaters as many do to create more power to run other accessories?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Bishop Posted October 4, 2010 Share #3 Posted October 4, 2010 My 2005 starts even when it is -0 outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted October 4, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 4, 2010 Does anyone ever hear of problems starting their Royal Star in cooler weather? I've had this problem for three years now, and it's now starting again. I've put a new battery on, changed the plugs, air filter, brought it to the stealership, nothing helps. It is fine all summer, but as soon as it gets cold at night, I can't start it in the morning. I was thinking maybe something with the choke, but when it finally does fire up it is revving really high, like the choke is working fine. I hooked a lamp onto the engine all night and that seemed to help, but I'd rather solve the problem. This is my favorite time of year to ride and I hate getting stranded at night, fighting the starter. Any ideas? Hi Guy!!! What part of Mississippi??? What year model??? My '98 RSTC is not near as cold natured as the the RSV, which is a cold natured bit_h!!! When the temp is below 40, I do have to use the choke on the TC, for a few minutes. After that even in the 30s it runs fine. I don't care what the temp is, I have to choke the RSV for a few minutes when I start it for the first time each day. Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj5ix Posted October 5, 2010 Share #5 Posted October 5, 2010 Hi Guy!!! What part of Mississippi??? What year model??? My '98 RSTC is not near as cold natured as the the RSV, which is a cold natured bit_h!!! When the temp is below 40, I do have to use the choke on the TC, for a few minutes. After that even in the 30s it runs fine. I don't care what the temp is, I have to choke the RSV for a few minutes when I start it for the first time each day. Walter Me also: I thought it was/is the nature of the Beast ( carberated (sp) and all ) The Goldwing is EFI, and starts right up any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiTour Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted October 6, 2010 Hi Guy!!! What part of Mississippi??? What year model??? My '98 RSTC is not near as cold natured as the the RSV, which is a cold natured bit_h!!! When the temp is below 40, I do have to use the choke on the TC, for a few minutes. After that even in the 30s it runs fine. I don't care what the temp is, I have to choke the RSV for a few minutes when I start it for the first time each day. Walter It's a 96 Walter, and I'm in Purvis. I didn't know my carbs had heaters, so I'm going to break out the Clymer manual tonight and do a little light reading. Would really like to solve this issue. Thanks all! -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted October 6, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) It's a 96 Walter, and I'm in Purvis. I didn't know my carbs had heaters, so I'm going to break out the Clymer manual tonight and do a little light reading. Would really like to solve this issue. Thanks all! -Chris When was the last (proper) carb sync done? Check this out; http://home.centurytel.net/malizia/RS/Manual/ Scroll down and there is the complete manual (PDF) available for down load... Edited October 6, 2010 by wes0778 add a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted October 6, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 6, 2010 No information about how long the bike had been sitting before you try to start it up. Like all vehicles, you need to keep water from condensing in the fuel system by keeping the tank full when parked, and using a fuel stablizer if its going to sit. Cold? it doesn't get very cold in MS comparatively speaking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted October 6, 2010 Share #9 Posted October 6, 2010 The carb heaters would not effect cold starting. Are you keeping your hand off the throttle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted October 6, 2010 Share #10 Posted October 6, 2010 Whiners.. you don't know what cold weather riding is until you ride like this.. Cold in ol' Miss hehe.. really? (photo take in Feb 08) Sorry couldn't help to chuckle, I was in MS this past May before the oil hit ashore and nearly roasted my assets off.. man now THAT's hot and sticky.. loved the ride though.. awesome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiTour Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted October 11, 2010 Just gettin back from a trip, thanks for y'alls comments! I know it doesn't get cold in MS, I'm actually a yankee. But the only time I have this problem is when it gets "cold" here, from October to March or so. The longest the bike sits is a week, but that isn't the problem either. I clipped a lamp on it over night and it started right up, went to work. It was a little windy & chilly, and at my lunch break 4 hrs later I had to fight to start it again. I think it's getting worse. If I don't use the lamp, I have to let the bike run for a few minutes before I ride. If not, I get out on the road and as soon as I hit the highway (40mph or so) the bike starts to stall out, and I have to start all over. It's cuz at that speed, the wind brings the engine temp down again. I just filled up and am going to put some stabilizer in the tank to see if that makes a difference (not expecting it to). And I'm going to read my Clymer manual today, I promise! Got to look for these "carb warmers", as the p.o. had an air horn and 12v adapter installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiTour Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted October 11, 2010 When was the last (proper) carb sync done? Check this out; http://home.centurytel.net/malizia/RS/Manual/ Scroll down and there is the complete manual (PDF) available for down load... Oh, and the last proper carb sync was last year. Thanks for the PDF, that is some great info, I'm downloading it now! Looking at the trouble shooting section, I really don't feel like it's fuel or electrical problem, cuz the ONLY time it happens is in colder weather. Otherwise the bike runs perfect, never a problem all summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted October 12, 2010 Share #13 Posted October 12, 2010 Hmm a shot in the dark here. Whats you alls thought on maybe the coils going south? When warm they are good but cool them down and the resistance goes up and wont fire a hot enough spark. I know you can OHM out coils, but how you would do it to see if its different when cold I dunno. Maybe throw in refridge for a spell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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