Bike will not start in the morning when it is cold

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basie
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Bike will not start in the morning when it is cold

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What can be the problem and how can I fix it.
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Re: Bike will not start in the morning when it is cold

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Hi, welcome to the forum.

Have u tried the choke?
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Re: Bike will not start in the morning when it is cold

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Choke tried at all positions and still do not start
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does it turn over? attempt to fire? got fuel?
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Turn over,spark,feul, everything ok. Bike will just not start.
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how old are the plugs? battery giving a good voltage?
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Battery brand new, Stator brand new, Regulator brand new.

I am going to change the plugs this afternoon and check what its does.

Also need to check carb settings as it was disturbed when my son cleaned the carbs. Possiable fault. What would be the best settings on carb and best way to set
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Re: Bike will not start in the morning when it is cold

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Hi the problem was with the spark plugs. The previous owner has installed the wrong type of plug. The bike now start first time in the morning and runs perfectly.
Thanks for all your posts.
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glad u sorted it, any problems with not starting i always change the plugs first :smt003
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