[Planetcontrol]

Hi all, I have a 1992 Vulcan 750 that will only run for a few moments when cold and full choke. It will not start at all if not choked when cold but runs like a champ when it is warm. After a long period of false starts the engine gets warm enough to finally start with out choke. It wasn't running at all when I got it. So I had the carbs rebuilt by a friend. All parts are new. I just think something is not right. It played with the choke looking for the "sweet spot" and it only fires at full choke. Drops down below 1000 rpm with in a few moments of run and dies.

Thanks

 

[new rider 9984]

try adjusting your mix screws out some sounds like it is running lean

if your bike is stock start at 2.5 turns out and go from there

 

[JM2001]

Hi all, I have a 1992 Vulcan 750 that will only run for a few moments when cold and full choke. It will not start at all if not choked when cold but runs like a champ when it is warm. After a long period of false starts the engine gets warm enough to finally start with out choke. It wasn't running at all when I got it. So I had the carbs rebuilt by a friend. All parts are new. I just think something is not right. It played with the choke looking for the "sweet spot" and it only fires at full choke. Drops down below 1000 rpm with in a few moments of run and dies.

Thanks

I would bet that you have a carb float problem. Either out of adjustment or sticking.