xj900 flooding

[rembrant]

my xj900 2001 reg spends alot of time parked up in my garage over winter though i do try to start it up most weekends, the problem i have is
every time i try and start it it floods and wont start .It fires up first time but only runs for a second then cuts out and wont start again.If i live it
half hour or so it will start. Its very frustrating ......

[crickleymal]

I've had that problem with a couple of bikes. Have you tried starting it without any choke or throttle?

[Greendivvy Beeb]

When mine has been standing for a while i quickly flick the starter switch and allow the fuel pump to cycle a couple of times and fill the carbs up, then start it on full choke and away she roars