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spc2125 · June 15th, 2013, 10:24 AM

Hello...

So I am running around 215 miles and I know I have to fill up soon so on my way back from work I decide I should stop for gas. Im less than 100 yards from the gas station before my bike gives out. Im at a light and im a sitting duck. I switch it to the reserve tank and start it up. No start. I try again. It starts. But it doesnt last. So i quit playing and rolled it off the side of the rode and walked it to the gas station. I switched it back to the ON position and filled it up to the top. It starts with a few tries. The problem is now that it will idle around 2500-3000rpm... but as soon as I give it throttle, it dies. What gives?

Dirty carbs?

I hitched it back home ( i live up the street) and ill go back in a few hours to try and start it again to see if that does anything. If not ill have to get it towed back to my place and then call the dealer to have them pick it up and fix the problem. Thats my last resort, but is there anything I can try to get it running so I can ride it home?

Thanks!

June 15th, 2013, 10:24 AM	#1
spc2125 ninjette.org member Name: Steven Location: MA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 10 Ninja 250 Posts: 172	Stuck at the gas station. Dies when giving throttle Hello... So I am running around 215 miles and I know I have to fill up soon so on my way back from work I decide I should stop for gas. Im less than 100 yards from the gas station before my bike gives out. Im at a light and im a sitting duck. I switch it to the reserve tank and start it up. No start. I try again. It starts. But it doesnt last. So i quit playing and rolled it off the side of the rode and walked it to the gas station. I switched it back to the ON position and filled it up to the top. It starts with a few tries. The problem is now that it will idle around 2500-3000rpm... but as soon as I give it throttle, it dies. What gives? Dirty carbs? I hitched it back home ( i live up the street) and ill go back in a few hours to try and start it again to see if that does anything. If not ill have to get it towed back to my place and then call the dealer to have them pick it up and fix the problem. Thats my last resort, but is there anything I can try to get it running so I can ride it home? Thanks!