Quick Question

So lately the Seca has been acting up and I'm trying to find the cause. If I leave the bike for a few days without starting it, it would usually have issues trying to start up. The only way I would get it to start is to open up/twist the throttle while trying to start it for a few seconds, then I would let go of the throttle and trying it to start it again with or without opening the throttle. Usually after a try or 2 it would start, but I would prefer it to start on the first try =)

I'm thinking it's ether the starter or maybe it's because it's been a little cooler lately here. Any suggestions?

 

Hasn't been that much cooler here lately.

Do you turn your petcock to PRI for a minute before trying?

I do that when it's sat for more than a day and starts up first time.

 

First off which Seca? There have been a few to choose from over the years.

A possible problem with the starter is not in any way related to whether or not you twist the throttle.

Are you using the "choke" (enrichening circuit?)

 

81 Seca 550

I haven't tried setting it to PRI for a minute or so before trying, but I will give that a shot. *thanks iwingameover as usual.

bigfitz, the choke is always on during a new fresh start or else it wouldn't have a chance =) Thanks for letting me know it's not my starter.

 

I have to use PRI for a few seconds before starting if my 550s have sat for over a week.

Sound advice.

 

worked like a charm yesterday night. But I will try leaving the bike alone for a few days and giving it a shot again. Thanks for your help you guys!

 

Just make sure you put it back to ON after starting or you can easily run out of gas and have no reserve.