Diary - Riding a bullet 2

The next day I started the BULL and she roared to Life in one kick. I started my BULL only to see it stop immediately. Start , Stop, Start, Stop…this continued. Then I realized that the idling was low and as the BULL has woken from a Cold start the engine didn’t heat up enough to maintain the idling level.

Rule 2:
If you are starting your bull after 6-8 hour gap (Mornings are MUST), the follow this:

1. Start you BULL with the choke (What does choke do, it chokes your fuel pipe so the flow of fuel is sharper which enables the engine to fire easily)
2. Once she fires (Close the CHOKE), keep here at little higher RPM for 40 seconds (PLEASE DON’T REV. You will kill the BULL if you rev like a Yamaha 350. Pls be gentle)
3. Now lower the RPM, and hold her for 45 seconds.
4. Also, ensure that you depress the clutch lever and hold it for 10 secs (Why? After a 6 hr rest there is no lubrication. Holding your clutch and not engaging gear ensures that enough oil flows through the clutch assembly ensuring a smoother operation when you really start moving. This also increases the clutch life)
5. Now bring the BULL to rest, your BULL shouldn’t stop.
This is the best way to keep your BULL in top condition. Always do this during Cold Morning starts and also if your Bull has been idle for more than 6 hours.