I would also like to know more about the best ways to stat this beast. I´m a new owner of a 2001 WR426 everything else is great so far but what a bear to start cold. I have had no issues starting it hot. Does it easily get vapor lock? is it important to keep rotating the cylinder between finding tdc? (top dead center). Any tips would be appreciated, Ive worn a whole in my boots from the kick starter...