6000 miles on 03 viper

[tomstoy2]

I just picked up an 03 Viper Blue ER with 6000 miles on it. The sled was very well maintained and ridden only in perfect conditions. The sled is a rocket and runs perfect except when I go to restart it after 10-15 min. It takes 3 or 4 pulls to start. Is it possible it needs the motor rebuilt? How many miles can you expect before a rebuild? I just put new plugs in and it starts easily when cold.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Dave M]

Nope...it's normal...usually a touch of throttle while pulling over will help.

 

[tomstoy2]

Thanks, that's exactly what I have been doing.

 

[journeyman]

Yep, gotta hold the throttle at 1/4 position when engine is warm.

 

[700seven]

and still the same here just a touch of throttle and i have 11,000 miles on mine

 

[Sheermadness03]

Ditto, 4606 miles and I have had to do this from day 1 when new. -Ed