Hi, I?ve got an 88 K75S which runs well but when cold has problems starting. My local mechanic has had a look and can?t find the problem. The battery was changed 3 months ago, new plugs have recently been fitted and the injectors cleaned, but I still end up starting the bike pushing it down the hill. Can any one give me any advice?

Depends on how cold it's getting outside. Cold weather is ******* a battery. Try load testing your batteries. That "clicking" noise makes me believe that it's trying to start, but it's not pulling enough amps. Considering everything that you've already replaced, I would start there. Assuming you've already made certain all of your connections are good. Also, make sure the ground wire for your electrical system is good. Not loose, corroded, etc...
You can even call the local golf course and ask to speak to the golf cart mechanic. I would get several calls a week from drivers when I worked as a diesel mechanic.

did they replace the engine temp sensor? it could be open and the computer sees -33 thinking the engine is cold and dumping fuel.

Replace the cold start injector, it is a common issue.

Check the Mass Air Flow Sensor, you can get a can of cleaner specific for cleaning them for a couple bucks at the parts store. I'd just get 1 and clean the sensor see if that works. The MAF sensor is either in the throttle body itself (bolted on from the outside or in the air line between the filter and throttle body. That could be the whole problem right there. Good luck.

Hi, Your mechanic could be right. Sounds like the engine is running too fast for transmission to shift properly. Have him look it over. Good luck.

Hi Bruce
Take the vehicle for a scan and I'm fairly sure the fault will be recorded as a defective temperature sensor. Once that is replaced I think the problem will be solved. What happens is the sensor signals the injection system to allow more fuel for starting when cold and at the moment it can't know if the engine is hot or cold, so it injects for an engine at operating temp. (When cold the engine needs more fuel to be able to start)
Regards Johngee10

It may be equipped with a cold start injector. This injector spray extra fuel when the motor is cold to allow normal startup. I'm not too familiar with this vehicle but I had a similar problem on an 88 camaro and it turned out to be a faulty cold start injector.

change the fuel filter, then prime the system. This MAY SOLVE YOUR PRBLEM. During extremely cold weather the fuel filter mAY Hve jelled

It sounds like to me your mechanic recommened you change your timing belt and water pump due to a maintance issue. If vehicle still runs good with old timing belt new belt wont change running. Cold weather and low cranking amps (poor battery) will cause starting problems.