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During the colder weather, I usually have to ride WITH the choke on for a couple minutes before I can release the choke and ride normal.  This is normal for our GSs

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Makes sense...  When I'm using the choke, it does make the engine either richer or leaner (I'm not sure which), so the fuel/air ratio for better power is lost.

TadMC: That power gain is imaginary. All the idle screw does is put a stop to the minimum opening of the butterflies. As soon as you start to accelerate its influence is nil.