There is most likely varnish built up in the carb. I had the same problem on
my v-star after letting it sit over the winter.
"Jiggadude" <none.DeleteThis@000.com> wrote in message
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> Oh yeah, forgot to mention that the guy who sold this bike to me said
> this bike had been sitting in his garrage for almost 2 years and here
> are VDOs
> WHEN ENGINE IS COLD
> http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/oh-la-la/?action=view¤t=M...0269.fl
> WHEN ENGINE IS WARMER
> http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/oh-la-la/?action=view¤t=M...0270.fl
>
> PLS HELP!
>
> "Jiggadude" wrote:
> > Hi guys,
> > I just picked up 2003 VX250 with 3k miles yesterday, couldnt
> > get a run test before buy coz the battery was death. Today i
> > just replaced a new battery and spark plugs but when the
> > engine is cold it couldnt start. I kept starting and also
> > tried the push start till engine get litter warmer and it
> > could idle but if i twist the throttle engine will kill. Seems
> > like it will idle if the engine get hotter. Dont really know
> > how to explain this but seems like at the rpm around idle to
> > 2,000 engine always try to shut off but if it rev over 2,000
> > the bike runs very good and normally. I have to push it very
> > hard and try keep rpm up all time to get the bike run.
> > Im uploading VDO right now and will post the like once it is
> > done.
> > Thanks >> Stay informed about: Need Help! Frist start Frist problem Virago vx250 --> VDOs