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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.

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.

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

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?