This has been the case with me. I would pop it into second gear and the engine would run (if you can call it that- the thing chugs) for maybe 1 or 2 seconds and then die. After maybe 10 tries (it gets sooooo tiring!), it'll continue running (it'll chug for 5-10 seconds, make a few popping noises and then rev freely). I live in NYC, and the weather has been in the high 50's during the daytime/40's at night.

When the bike is warm, I am able to push start it rather easily. Maybe I'm just not doing it right.

Maybe I should just fix the problem with the starting system  

I think your right GT...i had the same prob with my sold GS and even though my new bike is fuel injected it still takes an extra "cough" or 2 to get started up.  PS..i keep her outside year round...

yes it will be much easier when its warm.  just like when you go to hit the button sometimes when its cold it takes a few seconds of holding the start button down.  when its warm sometimes it starts right up

Hey juggernaught, nice to see riders from NYC! Where are you located? I also keep my bike outside too. I need to get a cover though- I think it's going to rain this week, but we've seen some beautiful riding days lately, eh?

What do you mean "cough"? Does it mean you have to start it a few times to get it running?

Look at my post in the 'Meet N' Greet' forum. I'll pay you to help me.