How many of you have to use the hot start?

[vtskier]

My bike always requires the hot start to be pulled. Is there a way to tune it so that is not required? It is kind of pain when you stall on a hill or in a technical spot. Do tell...

 

[ghte]

Over the past 5 huskies I reckon the hot start button has been used twice only.
I put it down to the following:
quality radiator fluids
higher than oem rated radiator cap
flush radiator each year
iridium plug-cooler burning
dont run lean.

 

[vtskier]

Good idea on new plug I will give that a try.

 

[Freaky]

I've never needed to use it.

 

[Tessier]

Never used it When's the last time you did the valves?

 

[andyman]

WOW, Maybe I need to make some changes! I use mine all the time, but I'd rather not have to. I have JD Jet kit and engine ice, stock otherwise.

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

i have used it but not often

 

[deceptinator]

The main reason my bike doesn't fire up right away is from not using the hot start circuit.

I ride my little SM450 around in SoCal traffic in the heat of the summer.

They put the thing on there for a reason. Rather, one pays to have it on their carb, so why wouldn't you use it if it's needed?

That might be a more interesting proposition....

 

[Daniel508s]

The only time I ever used the hot start, was when I pullled out by mistake, thinking it was the choke.

 

[Dirtdame]

I have used mine a few times over the years, mostly if I drop the machine on a warm day and it stalls and gets flooded. Otherwise, I never need to touch it.

 

[henson802]

My 2010 te250 fires up instantaneously, never had to use hot start

 

[WHITEROCKET5.9]

ok i said i used it before but i dont really know what it does? does it cut the amount of fuel to the engine?