Foolproof Starting Tips For YZF Owners
Thought the four-stroke wouldn't win the hearts and minds of motocross riders? Think again. The Yamaha YZ-F is starting to turn heads in the two-stroke world. Don't think for a minute that the only difference is the fuel composition. There are a few new tricks to learn, but as they say, the best place to start is at the beginning – starting the beast. The key might take a bit of conscious effort because in the two-stroke world you do something instinctively: goose the throttle. That will get you into trouble on a four-stroke. Don't-do-it! Instead, heed the process..

- Make sure the tranny is in neutral. Then make sure the gas cock is open and open the choke.

- Now you want to load the compression. Do this by slowly kicking it until you feel it come to a hard spot. If you try to kick it hard you'll suddenly gain a painful new respect for four-strokes.

- Now engage the compression release and ease down on the kick starter just a hair until the piston just past top dead center (1 to 2 inches in most cases).

- Let the kick starter rise back up to the original position. Now disengage the compression release.

- You're ready to crank it up now by a full smooth stroke on the kick starter. If you've done everything right, this baby should be humming. If not, start over. Practice makes perfect.

- Is the YZ-F's engine already warmed up? Not a problem, use the same procedure, making sure that you use the hot start button. Remember to push it back in once the engine starting is successful.

- Is the YZ-F's engine very cold? You might need to just give the throttle a tiny bump. Why? Just to give it a taste of fuel in the top of the stroke. This is the only time you are safely allowed to do this. After you and the YZ-F become best friends, this will be instinctual.

- Keep your eye on your YZ-F. An unscrupulous competitor might just compromise you by giving your throttle a healthy twist. Good luck starting it after that!

- Finally... follow these tips to the tee and your YZ-F will start faithfully every time. It just goes to prove that you don't have to have the overhead of an electric starter to ride a four-stroke.

Article by www.MxTrainingJournal.com