Hard Starting viper

[quebec#1]

I bought a 2002 viper in july with less than 1100 miles on her and i must say she runs 100%. To start a cold engine i have no problems but has soon as the engine is warmed up i have to start her by applying a bit of throtle and it starts right up, is this a common on these sleds ?

 

[EricMichael]

I posted the same question a day ago, they say most vipers require alittle throttle to start after being warmed up.Eric

 

[mrviper700]

yes, very common, just lightly ,barely crack the gas and they light right off

 

[quebec#1]

Thanks !

 

[RedlineViper]

yup, same here. another word of advice... if it's really cold out, make sure you put your carb heaters on... otherwise, you may end up getting towed back to a bar to get some hot water to thaw them! (been there, done that)

 

[yamaholic22]

yes, very common, just lightly ,barely crack the gas and they light right off

Trait of the Yamaha triples, once you know it you're good

 

[THKSNOW]

Trait of most Yams ever built, my '79 440 Exciter was the same way

 

[woolyviper]

Same Here - Electric start though

 

[hannibal]

Sorry to bring up an old topic, but I'm having the exact same issues with the hard starting when it's warm. Usually takes 4-6 pulls. When you're talking about lightly opening the throttle, do you do this before pulling or while you're pulling?

 

[mrviper700]

while pulling, so I just barely touch the gas with my right and pull with my left.

 

[Viper-Rules!]

Mine is the same way!

My viper is the exact same way. I just give it a tiny bit of gas and pull it and she starts right up. Even my dads new poo is this way too.

 

[mod-it]

Same.