Starter Problem..Takes 3 trys

Does anyone know of anything that could be causing my 07 R1 to take 3 trys to start... It might be because of the cold nights.. but I think it still shouldnt take 3 trys? And when I bring it to the dealership they say it started for them.. but a few days later it will still take 3 trys?

Mine does the same thing. Sometimes I'll have to hold down the starter for like 5 seconds for it to start. My 05 R6 started with a tap. It's been cold here too, but I have no idea why it's happening.

im sure you guys already know this...but the bike is fuel injected....DO NOT GIVE IT ANY GAS...the bike wont/is very hard to start if you give it any gas whatsoever...so just leave the throttle alone when you start it and it should start up after about 5 seconds at the most on a cold day...im here in richardson, tx and i ride everyday, i love these 50degree nights!!! the cold air makes the bike run like a champ

My 06 does the same thing. This morning it was below freezing and she wouldn't start. Mechanic says new R1's have this problem.

Mines been starting up lately w/ no problem.........even on the 28 Degrees day..

hey rockport, been riding in that 28 degree weather??? i rode mine just the other day haha....damn it was cold

i was.... I started holding the start button longer.... That fixed it.. I was letting go of the start to quickly... my other bikes started instantly...

yeah dont worry about it....my 07 does the same thing, i think it might be a yamaha thing cause my honda 954 started on a dime even in the 10 degree weather....as long as she starts and i get to ride thats all i care about lol

Its the price we pay to ride the best

you do make sure to listen for the fuel pump to stop making noise before you start it right?

mine does the same thing, but it disappeared...only problem i have now is getting used to the clutch release...i've stalled many times leaving at a stop...the engagement is short...other than throttling up more seems the only way i can get her going without stalling....

mine is the same. takes between 3-5 seconds of holding the starter button in. I was concerned because all my other bikes have started instantly. But since a lot of you guys are having the same issue i guess it's normal for 07's

Good Post. I thought it was just me that was having this problem. I had an 02 R6 and it always started intsantly. My R1 takes a couple of between 3-5 seconds to catch......

i think it might be due to the cam profile, since this years bike is making a lot of power there is a good possibility that the cams have a very high lift, which would cause the bike to not want to start right away.

what i really want to know is where do u fellas get these boob pics of all these girls???? It's killing me...LOL

My R1 does the same thing, but it's been cold lately.

Same here...3-5 seconds to start in Houston. Mostly humid and hot

same for me as well. you can hear it trying to fire up, but you still have to hold the starter for another second otherwise it stalls. doesnt matter if its cold or hot.

im sure you guys already know this...but the bike is fuel injected....DO NOT GIVE IT ANY GAS...the bike wont/is very hard to start if you give it any gas whatsoever...so just leave the throttle alone when you start it and it should start up after about 5 seconds at the most on a cold day Mine has been a bit suspect, too. I haven't been giving it any throttle but I've been just dabbing at the starter while standing beside the bike. I suppose I need to stay in it a while longer. While my old carbureted bike only required a dab. However, I tuned the idle mixture to perfection. I guess I just have to live with the mixture setting on the R1...bummer.

Mine does the same thing. I was relieved others had the same issue. Granted it has zero miles on it. I'd imagine when the engine loosens up it will go away. We shall see...

When you guy first start it, do you let it do its "system check" when u turn the key? Put key in, turn over and wait 5 seconds before hitting start button, see if that does anything to fix it. Curby

When you guy first start it, do you let it do its "system check" when u turn the key? Put key in, turn over and wait 5 seconds before hitting start button, see if that does anything to fix it. Yeah, man. I do that. Does yours start quicker?

I have this problem also. My 07 often takes 3-4 tries to start. I turn the key, let it perform its system check, wait for the fuel pump to quit making noise and then push the start button. It will seem to fire and then die about three times before starting. After it starts it idles kinda rough and my tach bounces around a little bit. (this does not go away as the bike warms up) After it has trouble starting like this I rev it a little when it finally fires (prob to about 4,000) and the bike seems to kind of stutter and not want to respond to the throttle that is being applied. This is my first R1, but my previous R6 never had any problems such as this. Furthermore, the bike got really hot yesterday (which has been discussed on another thread) Just for anyone who replies, My bike is currently stock. I do have all of the parts listed below, but am waiting for the 600 mile break in point to install them. Thanks for any replies/suggestions on what may be causing this.

If I wait 4-5 seconds it starts easier.

Yeah, man. I do that. Does yours start quicker? Well i have an 05, seams like alot of the problems are with 07s, but neways mine starts up fine everytime, i just wait 5 secs after everything is set, pull in clutch, then fire it up. Curby

I have the same problem. Takes me 3-4 tries before it fires up.

Mine does that to, especially if its been sitting for a few days. If its been run not long before all I have to do is just touch the start button and it runs perfect. If its hot and hadnt been off long it seems to take a while to run also. Once it does run either way it runs smooth, no missing or running rough. All my carbed vehicles(Holley or Edelbrock four barrels) would start within 2 revolutions of the engine, sometimes before it cranks over once. Thought fuel injection was supposed to be so much better, lol.

I'll jump in, Ok give it a few seconds after you turn the key on. To the one that said "Dont touch the throttle" is full of Bull, its ok to give a EFI bike gas to start it..:fact

Mine does the same thing. I was relieved others had the same issue. Granted it has zero miles on it. I'd imagine when the engine loosens up it will go away. We shall see... :stpd:

I'll jump in, Ok give it a few seconds after you turn the key on. To the one that said "Dont touch the throttle" is full of Bull, its ok to give a EFI bike gas to start it..:fact In fact, when I give my gas it starts right up. If I don't I have to hold the throttle for a long period of time.

After it has trouble starting like this I rev it a little when it finally fires (prob to about 4,000) and the bike seems to kind of stutter and not want to respond to the throttle that is being applied. my bike stutters when i gun it until i reach 6000 rpm. why is that it feels like my bike is chocking anybody else?

Does anyone know of anything that could be causing my 07 R1 to take 3 trys to start... It might be because of the cold nights.. but I think it still shouldnt take 3 trys? And when I bring it to the dealership they say it started for them.. but a few days later it will still take 3 trys? I was told years ago not to use the kill switch. I always turn the bike off with the key and I've never had a problem.

I was told years ago not to use the kill switch. I always turn the bike off with the key and I've never had a problem. In terms of the engine, there is no difference between using the key or the kill switch. The reason using the kill switch is not recommended is people forget they used it and then can't figure out why the bike won't start. I was a wrench for 11 years and its a bit of a classic. Many times people have packed up their brand new bike in a truck, hauled it into the dealer all in a panic, just to have the mechanic flip the switch after a couple of stabs at the starter button and boom, she's running. Of course, at that point the customer then gets one of those "you ass" glares from the wrench!

In fact, when I give my gas it starts right up. If I don't I have to hold the throttle for a long period of time. Yeah, I now crack the throttle a bit when I start the R1 just like I used to with carburetted bikes. It seems to help.

mine Is Doin' The Same Thing Too!! Glad I Found This Thread... Maybe With Time And More Miles It Will Go Away...

i saw somewhere on this forum that after removing the cats it will start like a regular bike

Ive Got 1200 Miles On Mine And It Still Does It When It Has Cooled Off.

anyone have any info on how to fix this small issue. i'm sure everyone is more worried about the throttle lag though.. :)

I do the same start it like a carburated bite, works for me.. takes like 3 sec.

Ive Got 1200 Miles On Mine And It Still Does It When It Has Cooled Off. i got 600km on mine and still start like s**t to me!

I have 1500m and race baffels on my 07 and I have a verry hard time giting it stated event after giving it time. it dose not seem to mater if I give it some throtle or not. This is a big problem on mine. sometimes it takes so long that peaple start to look me and ask if I need help. dose anyone know it the new ECU that the dealers are puting in helps any?

I have 2950 miles on my bike and it has done it since i got got the bike. When i turn the key you hear the fuel pump come on and then i hear a couple of putters before it stops making any noise. One mech told me that since it was new it needed to be broken in but i just recently took it to get serviced at a different dealer and when they did a diagnostic test the bike put out at least 6 different fault codes. One being throttle position sensor and another one had to deal with the fuel. We then started every other 07 r1 in the store and it fired right up with no problems at all. My bike is currently being looked at because it is not normall and it is a problem. Currently have: Akrapovic Evo2 Full titanium exhaust BMC Race air filter Power commander 520 chain, 1 down front and up 2 rear dynojet quick shifter Sato rear sets w/ reverse shift Braking front and rear wave rotors SS front and rear lines Brembo 19 X 18 front master cylinder clear alternative smoked integrated turn signals Greggs customs turn signals Greggs charcoal mirror block off plates CRG bar end mirror Graves bar ends 12mm thick custom white rim stripes with Yamaha R1 logo on stripes Complete scorpion alarm GYTR Gel seat Puig dark smoke double bubble

Have any of you guys verified whether or not you have a acceleration lag in 2nd gear at 5500 RPM?......If you do, you all have a BAD ECU !!!!!.....I got mine replaced and it fixed about 5 different problems I was having with my bike INCLUDING the hard starting. 1. Lag 2. pinging and vibration when accelerating under 4000 RPM 3. throttle too sensitive in decelleration causing clunky and abrupt shifting 4. Low power compared to my old 04 R1. 5. Won't start right. See my other threads on "ECU replaced?" and check into it. It is worth getting fixed believe me. It is a warranty issue so the dealer will not charge you!....It is FREE!.....Good luck.

What I do and helps is twist the throttle in the opposite direction and it starts. But yes i was also told it could be the throttle position sensor

i've had problems with mine taking too long to start or even start then die right away. also i found out about the 5500rpm while my bike is n the shop for something else and haven't seen if mine does it yet. is there a recall on this, if so or even if not, how do i get the new ecu? does the dealer have it?