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zev42 · October 14th, 2010, 10:44 AM

So I left my bike neglected and unattended for a few months (totally didn't plan on this), and when I finally started it, it was dead. I charged the battery, but after about 30 minutes of trying to start the bike, the battery died again and I was told that the battery is dead and done for. So I bought a new battery, but turns out that was only a part of the problem. I added Sea Foam thinking that it might help out, and it did (somewhat), but the bike won't stay on longer than 3-5 seconds.

I got a quote from a local shop (Bert's Mega Mall) and they quoted me $400 to take a look at the bike, however I'm being told that $400 is way too much and Bert's is just insane. Plus that doesn't include the cost of getting the bike towed to their shop.

Is there anything I can do at home before I take it to the shop? Maybe there's something I missed?

October 14th, 2010, 10:44 AM	#1
zev42 ninjette.org member Name: Michelle Location: Covina, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 89	Bike wont start, please help? So I left my bike neglected and unattended for a few months (totally didn't plan on this), and when I finally started it, it was dead. I charged the battery, but after about 30 minutes of trying to start the bike, the battery died again and I was told that the battery is dead and done for. So I bought a new battery, but turns out that was only a part of the problem. I added Sea Foam thinking that it might help out, and it did (somewhat), but the bike won't stay on longer than 3-5 seconds. I got a quote from a local shop (Bert's Mega Mall) and they quoted me $400 to take a look at the bike, however I'm being told that $400 is way too much and Bert's is just insane. Plus that doesn't include the cost of getting the bike towed to their shop. Is there anything I can do at home before I take it to the shop? Maybe there's something I missed?