[JW313]

Thanks guys for your input.

I do feel a bit stupid, asking about it. I've been around engines, race cars and bikes all my life and usually have no issues getting the babies to start.

However, the cobra (no choke) baffles me. Sometimes, a quick throttle squirt before starting the cold engine helps and sometimes she gets totally flooded and everything smells like gasoline. Even the full throttle start won't help then.

Once she starts coughing, I can hold her with the pedal and bring her to life. After about 2 min, she starts idling by herself.

Yesterday, I had to roll down the hill about a quarter mile (2nd gear) until she said hello.

I guess, she is just a moody little thing - need to get more aquainted ...

A good friend of mine always said: When you are gone and finally gave you spoon back, you need to have at least one vehicle in the garage, that nobody can start. Until now, this was my GasGas250 trial bike - but the cobra now takes the #1 plate on that list.

I'll try a few more different procedures and let you know.

laters and thanks

Jürgen