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Just got it firing!
Hello everybody!
I'm a new rider (two months old ) and I have a Breva 750 (2004) with almost 14000km on the clock.
I have some issues with starting the bike... It always starts a bit hard when cold in the morning (and by cold I mean above 15 degrees Celsius) and I've even had to help it with the choke on multiple occasions. It will always start very easy after it has reached normal operating temperature.
The last few days, as it's been very hot, it's been starting very, very hard after being in the sun for a couple of hours. Today for instance it took 4 tries and some throttle help to get it going.
For the time being I've only changed oils, oil filter and spark plugs but I intend to check and adjust valve clearance and replace air filter (it's at least 3 years old) as soon as I receive the ordered valve cover gaskets and filter. (I try to do all basic maintenance myself)
I know valve clearance misadjustments may lead to rough start and idle, but should I be keeping my eyes peeled for anything else?
I linked a video from today's start (4 hours in direct sun at 30-32 degrees Celsius)
dropbox.com/s/2e4ns12i3gdzvad/MG Breva 750 start after sitting in the sun.mp4?dl=0
Thank you!
I'm a new rider (two months old ) and I have a Breva 750 (2004) with almost 14000km on the clock.
I have some issues with starting the bike... It always starts a bit hard when cold in the morning (and by cold I mean above 15 degrees Celsius) and I've even had to help it with the choke on multiple occasions. It will always start very easy after it has reached normal operating temperature.
The last few days, as it's been very hot, it's been starting very, very hard after being in the sun for a couple of hours. Today for instance it took 4 tries and some throttle help to get it going.
For the time being I've only changed oils, oil filter and spark plugs but I intend to check and adjust valve clearance and replace air filter (it's at least 3 years old) as soon as I receive the ordered valve cover gaskets and filter. (I try to do all basic maintenance myself)
I know valve clearance misadjustments may lead to rough start and idle, but should I be keeping my eyes peeled for anything else?
I linked a video from today's start (4 hours in direct sun at 30-32 degrees Celsius)
dropbox.com/s/2e4ns12i3gdzvad/MG Breva 750 start after sitting in the sun.mp4?dl=0
Thank you!