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June 23rd, 2013, 10:37 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Matt
Location: Buffalo, NY
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250 Posts: 33
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Rain Issue
So I rode to work yesterday as I usually do, but I neglected to check the weather. As I walked out the door it started to poor. The bike started up fine, but as I made it to the main road, it sputtered out and died. I pulled over and started it and realized it would only run for about 5 to 6 seconds before it sputtered out again and almost died. I assumed this was water in the bowls and planned on draining them this morning. Before I did this I decided to do a test ride around my neighborhood and it drove fine. Is there something I am overlooking as the source of the problem?
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June 23rd, 2013, 01:48 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: George
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250, C10 Concours Posts: 109
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cracked spark plug wires
Easy to check, spray in there with a garden hose set to 'fine mist'.
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June 23rd, 2013, 02:22 PM
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Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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June 24th, 2013, 08:12 AM
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Name: J
Location: Dallas
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R '07 Posts: 81
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Have you water-proofed your electrical connections with dielectric grease?
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June 24th, 2013, 10:09 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Matt
Location: Buffalo, NY
Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250 Posts: 33
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Thats a good idea to test with a hose. It didnt feel like an electrical issue. I was only about to accelerate for about 5 seconds then it would break up and drop below idle. I then coasted until it returned to idle, which meant I had another 5 seconds burst available. I had to "recharge" like that all the way home.
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