Motorcycle Repair: motorcycle, yamaha maxim, minuts

Question
hello mark,i have a 1985 yamaha maxim 700cc...it runs very well for the age ;-),but when I go to start the bike in the morning...it starts right up..no problem...i let it warm a few minuts..and on my way...but when i stop for some reason or annother...it shuts off...and will not crank up...i hve to sit there pushing the start button for a minut or so to get it started again..when its up to temp...it dont cut off? why's that?i can stop for a few minuts..like go in a stor or something,and the same thing...waaaa the hell? can you help me? or tell me why it dose this? it just started doing this...and i have not did anything to it...it just started happing? thank you mark. ps bike runs great! and i injoy  it so...

Answer
Hi Robert,

Is the engine getting up to operating temperature before you put a lond on it (ride it)? If it's only occurring just after starting, it may be not giving enough time to warm up.

Some engines are very cold natured meaning they require several minutes before they run like a scolded dog.

Also, if you ever use a gasoline stabilizer, follow the label instructions carefully. Adding too much additive may result in a $280 carb cleaning invoice.

Give it more time and check it out. Keep me posted on what happens. Send replies to my email: mshively1@woh.rr.com

Respectfully,
Mark Shively