Morning starts

[Phazernut]

I'm new to the Buell so not sure if this is normal or not. Every morning when I start my 12Ss I have to start it twice. The first time it starts, stumbles and shuts off. Second attempt is usually good. Sometimes takes a third try on colder days. I don't touch the throttle when startin it. Everything I have ever owned that is fuel injected just starts right away.

 

[tuneport67ss]

When you try to start it, are waiting until the pump primes and shuts off?

 

[GatorBuell]

Dont give it gas, the cold start enrichment is dumping fuel and if you give it gas you will flood it or foul a plug. V twins hate the cold so its normal to have a hard time. Like tuneport said wait until the fuel pump primes and hit the start button. If your running a heavy motor oil for the summer and its cold in the mornings it will give you those problems. You could try running a thinner synthetic oil will help. If your bike is new and still breaking in it is very common. I had the same problem until my first service.

 

[Phazernut]

Still breaking it in. First service in a week. Going with synthetic then. I always wait for the pump to stop and I never touch the throttle. I'll wait till after the first service to see what happens

 

[GatorBuell]

Yep, you should be good after the service and new oil.

 

[MickD]

I have the same issue with my 09 scg. I assumed I fouled the plugs when I first got it, before I knew not to short run cycle it when cold. I'm going to change the plugs at the first service.

 

[Stevenc150]

I'm going to change the plugs

I'd also suggest this for Phazer, or at least checking them. How long do you let it idle after starting Phazer?

 

[Phazernut]

I idle it for 3-5 minutes after startup. The bike has been like this since the first day I had it home.

 

[Stevenc150]

Gear up, Start it, then ride easy first couple of miles, and then you can nail it - otherwise you'll probably find you're fouling plugs over time. A minute or less is plenty long to idle at startup.

If you've got a Pre-'08 bike, check your idle rpm, it may be a tad low - should be around 1000-1050 rpms. Have you got Iridium plugs - great foul resistance.

 

[Phazernut]

Mine is a new 09. Its going in for its first service next week. I'll mention it to the dealer and see what he says.....based on other stories from them I don't anticipate a positive responce from them. may see if I can find a set of iridiums for it.....what is the part number for the plugs?

 

[Stevenc150]

NGK Iridiums - DCPR9EIX. Auto Parts stores probably won't stock, but can order upon request. Hope you get it sorted.

 

[Phazernut]

Just ordered a set of plugs. Now to wait to see what the Stealership says on Monday. It will be sorted one whay or another. I have 7 years of warantee.