How to Properly Use a Motorcycle Choke?
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Gasoline is atomized through the carburetor and mixed with air before entering the cylinder for combustion, generating power. After maintenance, the fuel-air ratio is adjusted to the optimal state. When winter temperatures are too low, this ratio is not conducive to ignition during startup, requiring an increase in the proportion of gasoline. When the weather is cold and the motorcycle is difficult to start, close the choke. Start the engine following normal procedures, and once the engine runs slightly stable, restore the choke. The vehicle can then be driven normally.
After riding for seven or eight years, I realized many people don't know how to use the choke. When starting a cold engine, pull the choke switch—this makes the carburetor supply more fuel and less air, enriching the mixture for easier ignition. After starting, don't rev the engine immediately; let it warm up for half a minute until white smoke from the exhaust reduces, then gradually push the choke back. Use the choke even in summer—a bike parked overnight outdoors still gets cold. Remember, closing the choke is more crucial than opening it. Once, I forgot to close it and rode 10 km, causing fuel consumption to spike to 6 liters and carbon buildup. Choke locations vary by model: scooters usually have it on the left handlebar, while motorcycles often place it near the carburetor—check your bike first before adjusting.
