Won't idle until it's warmed up

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bradmeehan
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Won't idle until it's warmed up

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My 86 starts on first kick but won't idle or stay running until i've held the throttle open a bit for a few minutes. Once it's warm it idles with no assistance. Ideas?
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1986 Spree (Big Bore)
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1985 Aero 80
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Re: Won't idle until it's warmed up

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Sounds like your electric choke is not operating properly. Test it or replace it.
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Re: Won't idle until it's warmed up

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Good call. I have a spare I'll swap in and do the tests on the old one. Thanks.
1986 Spree
1986 Spree (Big Bore)
1985 Aero 50
1985 Aero 80
1988 Elite 50 (SB50)

1985 "OrangeJuice" (Sold)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CYYlkRRqa8
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