April 10th, 2013, 02:27 PM | #1 |
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2001 Ninja 250 - Won't start
Sat all winter, just put new battery in and it won't start. Any suggestions on what it might be? It was runnig fine last year, I'm so sad.
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April 10th, 2013, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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Did you drain the gas out of the carburetors? Or put any stabil or seafoam in the gas? If not chances are you need to remove the carbs and clean them. And the gas in the tank is junk so you need to drain it and get some new stuff. 87 octane w/o ethanol is the best.
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April 10th, 2013, 02:48 PM | #3 |
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April 10th, 2013, 04:42 PM | #4 |
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Thanks! Going to take it to the shop tomorrow so I can get it tuned up since I haven't done anything to it since I got it.
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April 10th, 2013, 04:49 PM | #5 |
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aghhh the stealership.....you should try doing it yourself. Its not bad at all. Just a little time consuming.
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April 11th, 2013, 10:46 AM | #6 |
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I second doing it yourself. It's not as bad as you might think. I've cleaned an extra pair of carbs just for fun once.
The stealership will charge you upwards of $150 to clean it out. I don't think it's worth even $50. |
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April 11th, 2013, 10:47 AM | #7 | |
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I really want to get to know my bike and be able to fix these things myself but at the same time I want to ride ASAP and think taking it to a shop would make me get on quicker. |
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April 11th, 2013, 10:55 AM | #8 |
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have you tried a bump start? Just to be sure the "new" battery is actually charged.
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April 11th, 2013, 11:02 AM | #9 | |
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April 11th, 2013, 11:10 AM | #10 |
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Can you hear the starting motor churn when you press the start button? If no, then dead battery or faulty wiring, if yes, then as many have already pointed it out to you, your carbs need cleaning.
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April 11th, 2013, 11:31 AM | #11 | |
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Like my baby is choking |
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April 11th, 2013, 11:39 AM | #12 | |
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I am more excited about getting on my bike and practicing A.S.A.P. so I am paying for the convenience and accept that I will be getting raped vs. being smart and doing it myself |
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April 11th, 2013, 11:42 AM | #13 |
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B/f, isn't that what they are for?
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April 11th, 2013, 12:04 PM | #14 |
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April 11th, 2013, 12:07 PM | #15 |
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Change that to financier and problem solved.
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April 11th, 2013, 01:41 PM | #16 |
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my 01 ninja sat for 4 months with 6 month old gas (albeit with techron), accidentally left the petcock on, and not trickle charged or covered with a tarp and it started up like a champ.
i want to say dirty carbs its unlikely. i feel that the engine may not be getting fuel.
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April 11th, 2013, 02:45 PM | #17 | |
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April 11th, 2013, 02:46 PM | #18 |
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April 11th, 2013, 02:56 PM | #19 |
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The jets are definitely gummed up. Stabil or seafoam might have saved you. But if anyone you know has a clue with tools you could put some new tires on your bike with the money youd save. I hope you don't still have the stockers on.
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April 11th, 2013, 03:03 PM | #20 | |
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How long would this take (not trying at all to sound like an impatient bi-atch)? Isn't it good to get a tune up anyway? I am sure doing this myself is the best answer as all you experienced bikers have proven. I need to learn about my bike, I don't know what stockers are |
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April 11th, 2013, 03:03 PM | #21 |
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Do you have fresh oil in your baby? Shell Rotella T6 is the way to go btw
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April 11th, 2013, 03:06 PM | #22 |
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April 11th, 2013, 03:20 PM | #23 |
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Its cheap too. Full synthetic and its only 5 bucks a quart at walmart. Its a blue bottle and can buy it by the gallon.
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April 11th, 2013, 03:40 PM | #24 | |
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Stockers = stock tires in this context.
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April 11th, 2013, 05:29 PM | #25 |
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Stock tires are junk.... don't ride on em. I have more confidence in the knobbies on my dirt bike in sand. And if there from 2001 don't even get me started haha.....
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April 11th, 2013, 05:37 PM | #26 |
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Also do you have gear? I would recommend taking your bike to a wide open parking lot and practicing stopping and starting with the clutch. Also practice stopping with the front brake. Any serious racer or street rider alike use the front almost exclusively.
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April 11th, 2013, 05:40 PM | #27 |
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Yeah I have gear. Helmet, padded jacket and boots. last year I only got to go to the lot a few time but its close by. I'll be there for a few weeks practicing.
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April 11th, 2013, 05:44 PM | #28 |
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Hope ya got gloves too! Grinding through a wrist or finger is not fun. Neither is picking rocks out of the wound trust me on that
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April 11th, 2013, 06:09 PM | #29 |
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