No, you aren't trippin'. Your butterfly is definitely missing. It must be a bitch to start when it's cold.

 

you mean you suck on it when it is off? thanks

 

Then you are not getting a constant flow of gas. Check everything from the gas tank sender unit filter to the carb itself. Not to call you stupid or anything, but is there at least a half tank of gas in the tank?

 

i wouldnt say half a tank but there is gas in it, ill have to check it out cause weve been revving it alot