Easy start solution for cold engine

[Stever]

I drilled a 1” hole in the belt pulley side cover. Perfect size for inserting a 14mm socket attached to a power drill. Slowly crank it up (in reverse) and fire away. A plastic insert covers the hole.

 

[Chainlube]

Whatever turns your crank?

 

[Amwicr]

I did this on the flywheel nut of a minibike once. Snapped of the threaded part of the crankshaft. Oopsie.

 

[robe]

My go to for starting any engine in the cold is to warm it up a little. I use a propane torch and carefully warm the cylinder, intake and exhaust without starting it on fire. I don't mean hot, just warm to the touch, usually it will start right up. A safer method would be to use a heat gun or electric heater.

 

[Chainlube]

My go to for starting any engine in the cold is to warm it up a little. I use a propane torch and carefully warm the cylinder, intake and exhaust without starting it on fire. I don't mean hot, just warm to the touch, usually it will start right up. A safer method would be to use a heat gun or electric heater.

Just park it in the living room, always warm but maybe not as safe.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Just park it in the living room, always warm but maybe not as safe.

That's where I keep my bike...My cats love it too, two of my four indoor cats actually like sleeping in the rear baskets...lol.