Using the choke

[Motorcycle Mike]

I own a Honda VTX1300 also. Using the choke (really a fuel enricher) fouls plugs rapidly and therefor needs to be used spairingly.

I'm curiois about the proper use of the choke on the RSV. It seems to need the choke at first start up when cold but I dont want to foul plugs.

[Freebird]

Fowled plugs has never been a problem on my RSV. In more than 10 years that I've owned it, I've never fowled a plug. I use the choke when needed.

[KiteSquid]

I accidentally drove about 40 miles with my enricher on at highway speeds with no discernible effect.

[SilvrT]

When the bike is cold, I pull the choke out about half way ... start the bike, wait about 30 seconds and then push it in to the point that the rpm's drop to just above idle (appx 1000-1200 rpm) ... then I let it warm up for maybe 2 or 3 min, then I push the choke off.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Thanks folks!

[Sideoftheroad]

2 different bikes. I wish I could have kept my X when I bought the RSV.

 

I had V&H pipes and a Pro-R Hypercharger. Not a cold weather bike w/ that combination. I had to use the choke more often than what I should have.

 

Not sure if you are on the VTXOA forum, but I replaced the pilot jet w/ one of Hicks and it ran much better.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Yea, I've been a member of the VTXOA since 2004. My VTX runs great and I have never personaly had a plug flowling problem. It is a known issue with the bike though. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't an issue with the RSV before I found out the hard way. Thanks for the in put.

[RossKean]

First start of the day (temperature below 75 F or so)... Choke out, start, drive off, close choke within 30 seconds.

 

On a warm day, I rarely have to choke on subsequent restarts unless the bike has been parked for 5-6 hours. Choking is usually necessary below 60 F if the bike has been parked more than 2-3 hours.

[Aussie Annie]

Ditto :thumbsup2: thanks for the choke tips, been awhile since I needed to use one and was wondering myself on good use THANKS :clap2: