[Genghis]

I am trying to help a buddy with his 05 sportster 1200C. The manual says to use the choke when cold-starting the bike but the choke doesn't work like you would expect that it should. The engine will not start at all with any amount of choke applied. When the engine is running, it dies if I pull the choke.

Any thoughts?

[Hammer107]

Originally Posted by Genghis

I am trying to help a buddy with his 05 sportster 1200C. The manual says to use the choke when cold-starting the bike but the choke doesn't work like you would expect that it should. The engine will not start at all with any amount of choke applied. When the engine is running, it dies if I pull the choke.

Any thoughts?

Well...it should die when you pull the choke unless its extremely cold. What temperature are you trying to use the choke in? You don't need it unless you need it, regardless of what the manual says.