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Old April 2nd, 2010, 04:50 PM   #13
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Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008

Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250

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Nathan you have the classic spring Ninja virus - low battery and possible gas contamination. Sooner or later you want to get a "Battery Tender" to put on your battery during the non-ridiing season. Do that and store the bike with some SeaFoam or Stabil in the tank and you will be in the best position to ride when the season starts. Also, as you have found, Ninja's are set lean from the factory which usually requires some choke on start when the temps are <50. Even when you are into the season you will need a little warm up before you take off. In the morning on the way to work I usually roll the bike out of the garage, do my leak inspection, start, pre-ride inspection (turn signals, brakes lights, etc), put the helmet and gloves on and by that time she ready and so am I.
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