Whats the best way to start

[greendivvy]

Hi, my D6 is a bit of a pig to start if left stood in the garage for 4 or more days, can sometimes flatten battery trying to start her.
Do you have a routine for starting yours if left stood for a while?
I was thinking of:
1. Turn tap to prime for a few mins
2. Choke half out and start on prime then if starts turn back to on.

Is there a risk of flooding this way, is this the correct way to use prime?

Thanks.

[m40man]

Sounds spot on to me . You won't flood it on prime, unless you already have a sticky carb jet anyway.

[jesus]

There's a short article I wrote in the "tips and tricks" section that might interest you. It's fiddly but you might find it preferable to flattening the battery.

[CD]

make sure all four carb choke plungers are working. That said, my 900 hardly ever needs any choke and will flood if I crank it for more than a second or two with full choke.

Do a jump lead test with a known good battery. If its on a car DONT run the engine. If it fires up ok, you pretty much have proof the bike battery is weak. Also check the starter brushes for wear.