starting problem

b4lt1m0re · September 12th, 2012, 06:18 PM

Hey guys,

I just bought a 2011 250 with about 5000 miles on it. I started it and rode it a few miles in the neighborhood, turned it off, locked it, and went in for the night. I went to start it today, and it goes to the on position, clutch in, neutral, kickstand up, kill switch off, hit the starter and... no response what so ever.

Any suggestions?

ryan.chin · September 12th, 2012, 06:23 PM

@Jiggles , any idea?

Jiggles · September 12th, 2012, 06:26 PM

pretty sure ur gna need to PUSH START THAT ****ER!!!

Link to original page on YouTube.

Jiggles · September 12th, 2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by b4lt1m0re

Hey guys,

I just bought a 2011 250 with about 5000 miles on it. I started it and rode it a few miles in the neighborhood, turned it off, locked it, and went in for the night. I went to start it today, and it goes to the on position, clutch in, neutral, kickstand up, kill switch off, hit the starter and... no response what so ever.

Any suggestions?

Do any of the lights turn on? Do you hear a click when you hit the starter?

Motofool · September 12th, 2012, 06:31 PM

Welcome to the site, Mike !

Is it possible that your battery was drained down during the night for some reason, like leaving the key on?

Check the volts of your battery and charge it overnight with less than 1 amp.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_to_...attery_is_dead

b4lt1m0re · September 12th, 2012, 06:32 PM

@Jiggles yea everything turns on normally just. but no click. no response at all

Jiggles · September 12th, 2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by b4lt1m0re

@Jiggles yea everything turns on normally just. but no click. no response at all

Whenever one of my bikes won't start whether it be from a weak battery or sitting to long and having some partially clogged jets I always try a push start since it is simple. Try a push start see if you can get it to run. For first gear go at least 5mph, for 2nd or 3rd gear (easier) go at least 8-10mph

ryan.chin · September 12th, 2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by b4lt1m0re

@Jiggles yea everything turns on normally just. but no click. no response at all

Looks like we're gonna have to try to pop the clutch and roll the bitch.

b4lt1m0re · September 12th, 2012, 06:47 PM

I'll bet thats what it is because I left the bike on for a few minutes after I parked it. I'll try push starting tomorrow thanks brah

robmilchling · September 13th, 2012, 11:10 AM

I'm heading over Mike's house later this afternoon to check it out, as I just sold this bike to him a few days ago. I never had any sort of issues with it, and kept it on a battery tender over the month or so I stored it this past winter. So I'll give it a once over and see whats going on, my bet is probably a drained battery.

Motofool · September 13th, 2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by robmilchling

I'm heading over Mike's house later this afternoon to check it out, ............my bet is probably a drained battery.

robmilchling · September 13th, 2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by b4lt1m0re

I'll bet thats what it is because I left the bike on for a few minutes after I parked it. I'll try push starting tomorrow thanks brah

It turned out to be a dead battery as Mike suspected. We bump started it and he was good to go, he rode off as I was leaving to go home.

Jiggles · September 13th, 2012, 03:34 PM

b4lt1m0re · September 13th, 2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by robmilchling

It turned out to be a dead battery as Mike suspected. We bump started it and he was good to go, he rode off as I was leaving to go home.

Lol turned it off too soon and its dead again then my mom yelled at me for riding it. gonna charge it up tonight and wait till I finish MSF

b4lt1m0re · September 13th, 2012, 04:00 PM

def glad its just the battery tho

robmilchling · September 13th, 2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by b4lt1m0re

Lol turned it off too soon and its dead again then my mom yelled at me for riding it. gonna charge it up tonight and wait till I finish MSF

Nice. Let it sit on a trickle charge for a good long while, and you'll be good to go.

September 12th, 2012, 06:18 PM	#1
b4lt1m0re ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Baltimore, MD Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Posts: 11	starting problem Hey guys, I just bought a 2011 250 with about 5000 miles on it. I started it and rode it a few miles in the neighborhood, turned it off, locked it, and went in for the night. I went to start it today, and it goes to the on position, clutch in, neutral, kickstand up, kill switch off, hit the starter and... no response what so ever. Any suggestions?

September 12th, 2012, 06:23 PM	#2
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	@Jiggles , any idea? __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

September 12th, 2012, 06:26 PM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	pretty sure ur gna need to PUSH START THAT ****ER!!! Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 12th, 2012, 06:31 PM	#5
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome to the site, Mike ! Is it possible that your battery was drained down during the night for some reason, like leaving the key on? Check the volts of your battery and charge it overnight with less than 1 amp. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_to_...attery_is_dead __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

September 13th, 2012, 03:34 PM	#13
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	__________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 12th, 2012, 06:32 PM	#6
b4lt1m0re ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Baltimore, MD Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Posts: 11	@Jiggles yea everything turns on normally just. but no click. no response at all

September 12th, 2012, 06:47 PM	#9
b4lt1m0re ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Baltimore, MD Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Posts: 11	I'll bet thats what it is because I left the bike on for a few minutes after I parked it. I'll try push starting tomorrow thanks brah

September 13th, 2012, 11:10 AM	#10
robmilchling ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 256	I'm heading over Mike's house later this afternoon to check it out, as I just sold this bike to him a few days ago. I never had any sort of issues with it, and kept it on a battery tender over the month or so I stored it this past winter. So I'll give it a once over and see whats going on, my bet is probably a drained battery.

September 13th, 2012, 04:00 PM	#15
b4lt1m0re ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Baltimore, MD Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Posts: 11	def glad its just the battery tho __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

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