cool weather

[EeD84]

hello everyone. im Eed i reside in nyc. Ive been having a problem starting he bike in cool weather (low 50 high 40). i did have the bike sit in my garage for a few weeks b4 i tried to turn it on again. when i did it just seems to make the same noise i car would make as it tries to start but cant ( that yanking, gasping for fuel or air type of noise). i did have the bike tuned up n the cabs cleaned b4 winter hit. i also had the jardine exhaust installed. the mechanic told me since the bike is carburetor i would have to adjust the idle valve to d carbs as need b due to d density of d cold air. therefore i did try o adjust it myself but no luck. well since up here we do have the occasional good day to ride i was hoping you guys can give me some idea on what to. thanks

[scottpA_GS]

Keep crankin...  hook it up to your car battery for more juice.. (DONT TURN THE CAR ON!!!) Be sure your fuel is on prime to get the carbs full and choke is on full (check at the carb to be sure the choke is operating  )

. It cant hurt to take the seat off and spray some starter fluid in the airbox  The GS can be a bit hard to start when cold esp. if the fuel is old and carbs are a bit gummy... Starter fluid and some extra battery juice is the key.

Buy a battery tender if you are having this problem often.. just keep her pluged in in the cold weather 

[KOikawa]

well i live in nyc too but i didnt have any problems startin my bike (04) until the temp dipped under 20... id have to agree with the battery thing though cause the cold weather took a toll on my battery and ive been have to charge my battery often (gotta get a new bat soon).