cruiserfan Posted December 8, 2007 Share #1 Posted December 8, 2007 Talking about myself here! The weather in Florida the last few days has been colder than usual. Since the RSTD is kept in the garage over night, I had to use the choke the other morning to get the bike started. After a few minutes of high idle, I pushed the choke in A LITTLE to slow it down. Got on the helmet, climbed on board, and set off for a short trip to the next town for a Dr. visit. I immediately noticed that the bike was not running "right". It was a little sluggish and idled slow. In fact, it even stalled at a traffic light. I thought that maybe the idle had gotten turned down too far somehow so, when I got to my appointment, I turned it up a bit. On my return home, it was still not right. I stopped at a gas station and filled the tank, thinking maybe I got some bad fuel. I started the bike and, for reasons I can't explain, I leaned over and checked the choke knob. IT WAS STILL OUT! No wonder it was running like crap. O.K. you cold weather residents, stop laughing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1rooster Posted December 8, 2007 Share #2 Posted December 8, 2007 Been there done that.No shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted December 8, 2007 Share #3 Posted December 8, 2007 When I took my novice training course we were not allowed to touch the bike until we were all suited up, proper pants, boots, gloves, jacket and helmet. One guy forgot to tie the strap on his helmet twice after which he was told to find some else to train him. We were then allowed to start the scoot but not mount it, wait until it was warmed up, gun it a couple of times to make sure it responded properly, PUSH IN THE CHOKE and only then were we allowed to mount up. GOOD TRAINING!!!! can get somewhat tricky if the choke is out and the idle a little high when you need to stop suddenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmonster Posted December 8, 2007 Share #4 Posted December 8, 2007 Been there, done it, and felt completely stupid for it, and I instructed riding for 8 years, and have been riding in cool weather for 28 years. Yet every so often the excitement of a ride will lead me to forget the damn choke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted December 8, 2007 Share #5 Posted December 8, 2007 Can't imagine anyone not having done that. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted December 8, 2007 Share #6 Posted December 8, 2007 Didn't say I never did it, or will ever do it again, lol, but they sure made a good point of it at riders training, guess they figured we'd all do it sooner or later and probably sooner and later and then again later,,,,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted December 8, 2007 Share #7 Posted December 8, 2007 Been there done that.No shame. Me too. Really brings the MPG down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted December 8, 2007 Share #8 Posted December 8, 2007 :rotf: I thought it was just me.... Did that yesterday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted December 8, 2007 Share #9 Posted December 8, 2007 I have been riding for over 40 years on and off, and I have been know to do the same thing more times than I can count.........So dont go condeming yourself for someting so menial...........now if you change oil and forget to replace the oil plug................then you can call yourself a Moron................I havent done that yet, but, who knows, at my age brain farts come more often now......................:rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted December 8, 2007 Share #10 Posted December 8, 2007 Talking about myself here! The weather in Florida the last few days has been colder than usual. Since the RSTD is kept in the garage over night, I had to use the choke the other morning to get the bike started. After a few minutes of high idle, I pushed the choke in A LITTLE to slow it down. Got on the helmet, climbed on board, and set off for a short trip to the next town for a Dr. visit. I immediately noticed that the bike was not running "right". It was a little sluggish and idled slow. In fact, it even stalled at a traffic light. I thought that maybe the idle had gotten turned down too far somehow so, when I got to my appointment, I turned it up a bit. On my return home, it was still not right. I stopped at a gas station and filled the tank, thinking maybe I got some bad fuel. I started the bike and, for reasons I can't explain, I leaned over and checked the choke knob. IT WAS STILL OUT! No wonder it was running like crap. O.K. you cold weather residents, stop laughing! yep , tue. morning , the 1st time i used my choke this year , i had to run with my choke on for a few miles , it was COLD , i was wearing 2 coats , long pants , almost turned around to get my leathers , had to drink a pot of coffee to warm up , it was freezing 48 f . i thought i mite have to put my bike up for the winter ! i'll have drive the cage for the rest of the season , pms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 8, 2007 Share #11 Posted December 8, 2007 I have been riding for over 40 years on and off, and I have been know to do the same thing more times than I can count.........So dont go condeming yourself for someting so menial...........now if you change oil and forget to replace the oil plug................then you can call yourself a Moron................I havent done that yet, but, who knows, at my age brain farts come more often now......................:rotf::rotf: Done that with the choke and changed oil in my Ford Pick-up once to look down and see nice new oil running down the drive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted December 8, 2007 Share #12 Posted December 8, 2007 Talking about myself here! The weather in Florida the last few days has been colder than usual. Since the RSTD is kept in the garage over night, I had to use the choke the other morning to get the bike started. After a few minutes of high idle, I pushed the choke in A LITTLE to slow it down. Got on the helmet, climbed on board, and set off for a short trip to the next town for a Dr. visit. I immediately noticed that the bike was not running "right". It was a little sluggish and idled slow. In fact, it even stalled at a traffic light. I thought that maybe the idle had gotten turned down too far somehow so, when I got to my appointment, I turned it up a bit. On my return home, it was still not right. I stopped at a gas station and filled the tank, thinking maybe I got some bad fuel. I started the bike and, for reasons I can't explain, I leaned over and checked the choke knob. IT WAS STILL OUT! No wonder it was running like crap. O.K. you cold weather residents, stop laughing! I talked to my Mom yesterday and she lives outside of Tampa. She said it was 75. That's cold? We were down to 12 for two of the last three nights. Although it was a balmy 33 last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard1 Posted December 8, 2007 Share #13 Posted December 8, 2007 Done that with the choke and changed oil in my Ford Pick-up once to look down and see nice new oil running down the drive!! A Ford diesel takes 15 quarts---makes big mess:(---Buzzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsonrl Posted December 8, 2007 Share #14 Posted December 8, 2007 Whats a choke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIKD Posted December 8, 2007 Share #15 Posted December 8, 2007 Must just be my bike but even on warm mornings it needs the choke on to start quickly and rev cleanly. Since I always ride with the choke on for the first block and then kill it I'm sure my time for leaving it on is just around the corner. I have been on a FI ride for the past two years, and with riding both now, theres been twice I've sat on the Warrior and couldn't figure out where the choke was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted December 8, 2007 Share #16 Posted December 8, 2007 Done that with the choke and changed oil in my Ford Pick-up once to look down and see nice new oil running down the drive!! hey dan, i didn't know 1st gens had a choke! where is it? just jt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 11, 2007 Share #17 Posted December 11, 2007 With all Gadgets on the "Shady Lady" I'm still looking. Got to be there somewhere. Could be close to the Fuel Enrichment knob!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted December 11, 2007 Share #18 Posted December 11, 2007 If I forget the choke on a little it will start backfiring so I know when this happens. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted December 11, 2007 Share #19 Posted December 11, 2007 Whats a choke? Yeah I know huh?....I hadda get used to using a choke again after riding an FI bike for the last 7 years...but I sure like having that little idle speed knob there too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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