Let's brainstorm the 500's cold start issue

[Stig / Major Tom]

Add my 2009 XC500Ri to the list of scooters that won't start when it's cold. For now, my solution is to warm the engine compartment with a blow dryer inserted from the back right of the scooter. After a couple of minutes, it starts right up.


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Thanks for you input clbolt,
I take it that once it has been started and run each day - it will fire for the remainder of the day?

Stig

[CROSSBOLT]

I know the UXV500i is similar to the scooter engine in that it is a PAIN to start with the OEM battery and nearly impossible in cold weather. I have fitted my side-by-side with a crude, cheap lawn equipment  battery of 330 cca and it is a different machine! Starts like Stig's Like! 30 dollars US for that battery. Been working for a year now...

[clbolt]

Thanks for you input clbolt,
I take it that once it has been started and run each day - it will fire for the remainder of the day?

Stig

Yep. Once I've actually ridden it, I don't have a problem restarting it.

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