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Tanbo
Nov 19, 2013

Shimrod posted:

If your bike isn't starting because it's 55F, which unless the converter is off is 12c, changing it to injection isn't going to help, there's a bigger issue there. Carbs, EFI, shouldn't matter, at that temp (which is warmer than what I'd leave to go to work in when I had my carb 250) I had to use the choke for about 2 minutes until the bike warmed up and then it was sweet. I never had any issues starting.

tl:dr: If it's not starting even with choke at that temperature, there is a bigger issue then EFI v Carb.

e: take it to a shop and get it tuned and checked out with that money instead, and then spend the leftover $500 - $600 on other poo poo.

Truth, my ex500 had no problems starting in sub 40F temps. Choke on, start, ride off, turn it off after a minute or two. May be worth sending the carb off to someone if you can't find a reputable shop, I know the ex500 forums have a couple guys who rebuild them for a decent rate.

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