HELP I laid my bike down and now it won't start

June 25th, 2013, 07:37 PM

Hello! So, I bought my bike today and guess what? First thing I do was laid it down...

It took a couple minutes for me to get it back up (with help from a neighbor). I tried to start it up, but it won't do it.

It was laid down on the left side. When I tried to start it, it wouldn't start. I turned it on and the FI light came on then shut off. The brake lights, turn signals and emergency lights work. The headlights aren't working. What do I do?

Btw, I'm a complete noob. And my bike is a 2006 Ninja 650r.

Thanks.

Here's a video of me trying to start it.

http://youtu.be/CzVZbcGqL0c

csmith12 · June 25th, 2013, 08:09 PM

Start simple, is the kickstand or the kickstand switch damaged in any way?

Motofool · June 25th, 2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnwindingMind

........First thing I do was laid it down....I'm a complete noob..........

Your Ninja knows it and doesn't want to take you for a second ride

Welcome to our site !!!

It may have been flooded.
If you close the petcock and give her some time, it may re-start just fine.

Check the level of oil with the bike vertical and on the tires before attempting starting.

As Chris has advised, the safety switches my be damaged.

Trailerboy531 · June 25th, 2013, 08:52 PM

Did you lay it down or drop it? Dropping is 0mph laying it down is not. Sounds like it was just flooded and probably started 5 minutes later. FI bikes have a tip over sensor located somewhere under your seat usually. They detect when the bike has fallen over to kill the motor so that it doesn't damage itself. Usually takes a few minutes to get its pep back but should be fine.

If not that - like they said check the kickstand, make sure you're in neutral. If those don't work sell the bike and buy an R6.

Panda · June 25th, 2013, 08:56 PM

I don't think he did enough damage to buy a R6 just yet. He may need to really, really drop it first.

And welcome to the site!

June 26th, 2013, 09:08 AM

The kick stand switch seemed fine. I managed to get it started but it would only start if the kickstand was up and the clutch pulled in. Do you know what is wrong?

DaBlue1 · June 26th, 2013, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnwindingMind

The kick stand switch seemed fine. I managed to get it started but it would only start if the kickstand was up and the clutch pulled in. Do you know what is wrong?

Either it is in gear or the neutral safety switch is bad.

June 26th, 2013, 09:27 AM

Thanks man! I feel like an idiot now but at least my bike is working!

Live2ride · June 26th, 2013, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnwindingMind

The kick stand switch seemed fine. I managed to get it started but it would only start if the kickstand was up and the clutch pulled in. Do you know what is wrong?

In order for the bike to start you have to either:

a) have the kickstand up, and bike in nuetral
b) have the kickstand up and be in first gear while holding in the clutch
c) have the bike on it's kickstand and in nuetral

The bike is designed to shut off if the bike is in gear with the kickstand down. I'd advise you to take a motorcycle safety course (msf course) before you damage your bike any further, but more importantly before you hurt yourself.

aeroblade · June 26th, 2013, 09:30 AM

+1 DaBlue1

I don't see the neutral light, it seems to be in gear. Shift it to neutral and try starting it. It will work.

rojoracing53 · June 26th, 2013, 09:37 AM

noobs need gear-less and clutchless scooters so this doesn't happen

Be safe out there

csmith12 · June 26th, 2013, 09:42 AM

Oh dear....

June 26th, 2013, 09:58 AM

LOL! i know, i know...

Sad part? I did take the MSF course. haha.

Motofool · June 26th, 2013, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnwindingMind

...........I feel like an idiot now..........

Why do you feel that way?

Did you find the problem?

modded · June 26th, 2013, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnwindingMind

LOL! i know, i know...

Sad part? I did take the MSF course. haha.

How did you do in the class? What made you want to spend more money on a 650r whenever you really don't understand how your motorcycle works? I'm really just confused on how one could take the MSF class and pass and have this issue that you had. FINEC?? Not trying to nag at you but for the sake of your life and your wallet, pay attention man.

crazymadbastard · June 26th, 2013, 01:33 PM

nothing wrong with a bigger bike to begin with. Figure out what you did worng and practice practice practice. I dropped mine too, sure I feel like an idiot , get back on and practice!

xorbe · June 26th, 2013, 04:13 PM

His green neutral light doesn't turn on now. That's a huge clue.

June 25th, 2013, 07:37 PM	#1
UnwindingMind Guest Posts: n/a	HELP I laid my bike down and now it won't start Hello! So, I bought my bike today and guess what? First thing I do was laid it down... It took a couple minutes for me to get it back up (with help from a neighbor). I tried to start it up, but it won't do it. It was laid down on the left side. When I tried to start it, it wouldn't start. I turned it on and the FI light came on then shut off. The brake lights, turn signals and emergency lights work. The headlights aren't working. What do I do? Btw, I'm a complete noob. And my bike is a 2006 Ninja 650r. Thanks. Here's a video of me trying to start it. http://youtu.be/CzVZbcGqL0c

June 25th, 2013, 08:09 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Start simple, is the kickstand or the kickstand switch damaged in any way? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 25th, 2013, 08:52 PM	#4
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Did you lay it down or drop it? Dropping is 0mph laying it down is not. Sounds like it was just flooded and probably started 5 minutes later. FI bikes have a tip over sensor located somewhere under your seat usually. They detect when the bike has fallen over to kill the motor so that it doesn't damage itself. Usually takes a few minutes to get its pep back but should be fine. If not that - like they said check the kickstand, make sure you're in neutral. If those don't work sell the bike and buy an R6. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

June 26th, 2013, 09:30 AM	#10
aeroblade Doh! Name: Matt Location: Locating GPS... Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 286	+1 DaBlue1 I don't see the neutral light, it seems to be in gear. Shift it to neutral and try starting it. It will work. __________________________________________________

June 26th, 2013, 09:42 AM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Oh dear.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 25th, 2013, 08:56 PM	#5
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I don't think he did enough damage to buy a R6 just yet. He may need to really, really drop it first. And welcome to the site!

June 26th, 2013, 09:08 AM	#6
UnwindingMind Guest Posts: n/a	The kick stand switch seemed fine. I managed to get it started but it would only start if the kickstand was up and the clutch pulled in. Do you know what is wrong?

June 26th, 2013, 09:27 AM	#8
UnwindingMind Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks man! I feel like an idiot now but at least my bike is working!

June 26th, 2013, 09:37 AM	#11
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	noobs need gear-less and clutchless scooters so this doesn't happen Be safe out there

June 26th, 2013, 09:58 AM	#13
UnwindingMind Guest Posts: n/a	LOL! i know, i know... Sad part? I did take the MSF course. haha.

June 26th, 2013, 01:33 PM	#16
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	nothing wrong with a bigger bike to begin with. Figure out what you did worng and practice practice practice. I dropped mine too, sure I feel like an idiot , get back on and practice! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

June 26th, 2013, 04:13 PM	#17
xorbe ninjette.org guru Name: xorbe Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): N650 (and others) Posts: 408	His green neutral light doesn't turn on now. That's a huge clue.

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