Bike won't start-Had to leave it at work!

02ninjaeastbay · June 28th, 2011, 11:50 PM

So its rainy here today, and i got off work and went to start it and it wouldn't even crank over. Tried to jump it to no avail. Anyone have any ideas? Starter, etc.? The bike just hit 18k miles. Let me know what you think and I will head back up to work and try them tomorrow. THANKS!
EDIT: And by the way, all the lights light up fine, etc etc. And it did get wet today, but it wasn't sitting in the rain.

alex.s · June 28th, 2011, 11:55 PM

just make sure the car you jump off of is off otherwise you can fry your regulator. they're not built to regulate the amount of power a car alternator puts out... ask me how i know

sounds like something got shorted. perhaps the power somewhere or maybe something simple like a kickstand switch? check how much power your battery has. if it's full check to see if your sidestand switch is shorted. if they're good check the cdi to make sure its not drenched in water

kkim · June 29th, 2011, 12:14 AM

how old is the battery?

Cuongism · June 29th, 2011, 05:15 AM

Engine isn't turning but do you hear it clicking? If not at all, maybe someone flipped your killswitch?

darrell85 · June 29th, 2011, 06:41 AM

+1 for kill switch. i also was at work and mine did the same thing, messed with the battery cables etc. no luck. turns out one of the other riders at work flipped my kill switch. since i never use the kill switch, it never occured to me that it could be the problem.

ricochet08 · June 29th, 2011, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Engine isn't turning but do you hear it clicking? If not at all, maybe someone flipped your killswitch?

+1

friend of mine (he rides also) flipped the switch on me and i didn't even think of checking. I was stumped. Then i remembered the big red button and I was on my way

Edit: Dang it Darrell, i started this reply 10 mins ago but i got a call at work and didn't hit submit! :P

money · June 29th, 2011, 07:18 AM

Not to derail, but what do you guys who don't use the kill switch do to turn off the bike? Do you just turn the key?

road_rascal · June 29th, 2011, 07:35 AM

On the 250 I just use the key. On my Wing if I'm backed down an incline to park I use the kill switch since I have to hold the brake lever.

darrell85 · June 29th, 2011, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by money

Not to derail, but what do you guys who don't use the kill switch do to turn off the bike? Do you just turn the key?

yes, i just use the key. the only time i have ever used the kill switch is when i needed the lights on after i stopped.

02ninjaeastbay · June 30th, 2011, 05:27 AM

So it wasn't the kill switch, I still use it sometimes. I went back to work today and it started right up! Maybe something was wet and it dried out. Anyone have any idea on what could easily get wet then dry out, so I can avoid this problem again? And thanks for all the responses.

Bosgarage57 · June 30th, 2011, 06:59 AM

I ALWAYS park in 1st gear, so when I come to a stop I use the kill switch, then flip it back on, then turn key off. Its just a habit of mine, so when you're ready to go just put key in, turn and start.

alex.s · June 30th, 2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02ninjaeastbay

So it wasn't the kill switch, I still use it sometimes. I went back to work today and it started right up! Maybe something was wet and it dried out. Anyone have any idea on what could easily get wet then dry out, so I can avoid this problem again? And thanks for all the responses.

kickstand sensor. the clutch sensor is the only other (iirc) disconnect path, but open on clutch is disconnect, so a short wouldn't keep it from starting. kickstand i believe is the only one with a closed disconnect. a short would make it think you're trying to start with the kickstand down. good way to diagnose next time it happens is to kick it into neutral and try starting it.

to the other topic in this thread, my park proceedure: roll up looking like a badass, park backwards to make a quick getaway, kill it with the kickstand, flip the kill switch off, turn the keys and lock the steering, take my helmet off so everyone can see my beautiful mug... until they see it and realize how hideously ugly and un-badass i am

walk away in shame as all the ladies point and laugh

June 28th, 2011, 11:50 PM	#1
02ninjaeastbay ninjette.org member Name: Gabe Location: East Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 57	Bike won't start-Had to leave it at work! So its rainy here today, and i got off work and went to start it and it wouldn't even crank over. Tried to jump it to no avail. Anyone have any ideas? Starter, etc.? The bike just hit 18k miles. Let me know what you think and I will head back up to work and try them tomorrow. THANKS! EDIT: And by the way, all the lights light up fine, etc etc. And it did get wet today, but it wasn't sitting in the rain.

June 28th, 2011, 11:55 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	just make sure the car you jump off of is off otherwise you can fry your regulator. they're not built to regulate the amount of power a car alternator puts out... ask me how i know sounds like something got shorted. perhaps the power somewhere or maybe something simple like a kickstand switch? check how much power your battery has. if it's full check to see if your sidestand switch is shorted. if they're good check the cdi to make sure its not drenched in water __________________________________________________

June 29th, 2011, 07:18 AM	#7
money ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 91	Not to derail, but what do you guys who don't use the kill switch do to turn off the bike? Do you just turn the key? __________________________________________________ MTGATT

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	how old is the battery?

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Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Engine isn't turning but do you hear it clicking? If not at all, maybe someone flipped your killswitch?

June 29th, 2011, 06:41 AM	#5
darrell85 darrell85 Name: darrell Location: vandalia Mo. Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2001 250 ninja Posts: 91	+1 for kill switch. i also was at work and mine did the same thing, messed with the battery cables etc. no luck. turns out one of the other riders at work flipped my kill switch. since i never use the kill switch, it never occured to me that it could be the problem.

June 29th, 2011, 07:35 AM	#8
road_rascal ninjette.org member Name: ___ Location: ___ Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): ___ Posts: 160	On the 250 I just use the key. On my Wing if I'm backed down an incline to park I use the kill switch since I have to hold the brake lever.

June 30th, 2011, 05:27 AM	#10
02ninjaeastbay ninjette.org member Name: Gabe Location: East Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 57	So it wasn't the kill switch, I still use it sometimes. I went back to work today and it started right up! Maybe something was wet and it dried out. Anyone have any idea on what could easily get wet then dry out, so I can avoid this problem again? And thanks for all the responses.

June 30th, 2011, 06:59 AM	#11
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	I ALWAYS park in 1st gear, so when I come to a stop I use the kill switch, then flip it back on, then turn key off. Its just a habit of mine, so when you're ready to go just put key in, turn and start.