Question about test ride

[jentzschman]

I test rode a 05 wr450 the other day. Between myself and the owner, we forgot to close the choke after it got warmed up. I noticed that fist gear felt, best way to describe it, as hesitant. I would almost bog a little till I got into 2nd, 3rd, etc...

Would that happen with the choke open while riding?

I also rode a 07 the same day and made sure the choke was closed. I did not notice it behaving like that at all. Very smooth, and from what I can tell, crisp and clean throttle response.

Thanks

 

[Rot Box]

They run like complete garbage with the choke on I would try again with it off

 

[jentzschman]

Thanks rot box.

I just wonder how the seller would feel about that.. I kind of feel bad asking him again... I dont want him to think I want to waste his time and just ride his bike around...

 

[Cascadia]

If he wants to sell it he'll have no problem with you riding it again. I had the choke on my v star on the other morning. I forgot to turn it off for a block and it was sucky. As soon as i shut the choke off it was as smooth as ever.

 

[jentzschman]

Good point cascadia