Hi Guys... Not a biggy, just a bit annoying! Nearly every time I go to start my '99 750 Monster (especially if it's been idle for a couple of weeks) it quickly goes down to one cylinder and cuts out because of flooding. I usually hit the starter first, then pull the choke open to get it started, but If I'm not quick enough to twist it back it dies Usually I end up pulling the plugs out, cleaning them down and then putting them back in. 2 minute job, but pretty uncool Tonight the little bugger backfired and gave my elderly neighbour a D Day flashback! Any thoughts on starting 'procedures' as it's not really playing ball. I have recently replaced the air filter, plugs and battery (routine stuff). It runs really well once going, so a bit puzzled. Seem to remember the same sort of issue with a 900 Monster I used to own.... Any ideas?
Same use to happen to my 600SS until I got the knack of starting her Couple of times I had to have the plugs dried out :Shy: I used to do full choke press starter NO revs then alter choke as she would race Then bring choke down for her to idle nicely
I found a coil kit cured my SS starting problems, as far as flooding/fouling was concerned. The other thing would be a starting circuit cable kit. Both can be obtained from @Exige on here
Bit of digging (because it is still flooding on start up) revealed a very quick and easy fix!! The choke shaft / slider was only opening on one carb. The one one the right hand side had de-coupled. It was quickly sorted by pushing it back together with a screw driver. Problem sorted.
Glad you sorted it by yourself, much more rewarding that way. For what it's worth, as ducbird said, universally accepted starting procedure for standard bike like yours ( in all weathers from stone cold) is full choke no throttle and then churn . No need to even touch throttle until revs pick up to around 2 to 3 K.
