cold starting question

[cec59]

Now that the temperature is getting colder in my area, my 05 Rocket seems to crank quite a bit when starting in the morning. I wouls say it cranks for about three seconds before it fires up. Is this normal, thanks.

[dougl]

On 2006-09-15 03:49, cec59 wrote:
Now that the temperature is getting colder in my area, my 05 Rocket seems to crank quite a bit when starting in the morning. I wouls say it cranks for about three seconds before it fires up. Is this normal, thanks.

3 seconds seems reasonable.

[LukeSkyWalker]

I've noticed the same thing.
I also notice that I get out of bed slower when it's chilly in the morning.
Seems reasonable to me.

[RocketEd]

Mine's the same way. I've noticed if it's left outside, i.e. when on tour, it takes some cranking to get it going. I don't know why it should matter to the EFI but on this bike it apparently does.
The battery doesn't turn it over any slower, it just takes more revolutions before the motor starts. Makes me wonder what would happen if I relied on it for commuting during the winter when it would have to sit outside for 12 hours in freezing temp's.

[TallRocket]

Yes, based on my experience for a cold start on a cold day - 3 seconds is about right. Once it has warmed up, even on a cold day the bike should start quickly.

[SoccerRef]

95F Yesterday 86F Today still no problem starting.

[12724]

On 2006-09-15 03:49, cec59 wrote:
Now that the temperature is getting colder in my area, my 05 Rocket seems to crank quite a bit when starting in the morning. I wouls say it cranks for about three seconds before it fires up. Is this normal, thanks.

mine does the same thing!

[Lee]

I have not had that problem with my rocket 05.....