How to properly start a ninja? Dies on me

Black knight · April 5th, 2013, 02:03 PM

Hey guys I just bought a 2009 ninja 250 . And I'm having a hard time starting the bike correctly. I don't know how long do I have to wait for! Please help me I don't want to mess up my bike

Red250R · April 5th, 2013, 02:04 PM

what exactly is it doing when you try to start it? That'll help us diagnose the problem a little better.

choneofakind · April 5th, 2013, 02:04 PM

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_is..._at_startup%3F

Black knight · April 5th, 2013, 02:08 PM

I don't touch the idle. Because that's at around 1300 to 1500! I'm just confused to know how long do I let the choke on and when I should play around with it. Sorry for the neebie questions. I just don't want to mess my bike up.

Red250R · April 5th, 2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Black knight

I don't touch the idle. Because that's at around 1300 to 1500! I'm just confused to know how long do I let the choke on and when I should play around with it. Sorry for the neebie questions. I just don't want to mess my bike up.

Oh lol sorry. I figured there was something wrong while you tried starting it. That link should answer your questions then. Very helpful

Black knight · April 5th, 2013, 02:20 PM

When I start the bike with full choke it goes to about 5k is that normal the bike is rejetted with jardine full exhuast. And when I rev the bike in nutreul it sometimes hesitates to go higher ! Any idea what could be the cause?

temps · April 5th, 2013, 02:28 PM

Put choke on full, start the bike
revs are going to start to climb. once they are at or over 3k start turning the choke off slowly (millimeters at at time). revs will drop then start climbing again, repeat until choke is off.

If the bike is cold it will hesitate when you rev it.

alex.s · April 5th, 2013, 02:34 PM

how to start the bike:

start the bike.

did it start? no? is it cold? turn the choke on and try it again. turn the choke back off once it will run.

JELY1990 · April 5th, 2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black knight

When I start the bike with full choke it goes to about 5k is that normal the bike is rejetted with jardine full exhuast. And when I rev the bike in nutreul it sometimes hesitates to go higher ! Any idea what could be the cause?

If the idle is set to 1500 and it goes up to 5000 with the choke on then I think it's because the bike is warm enough to not need the choke or as much choke.

When does the bike die? When you apply throttle?

Lychee · April 5th, 2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by temps

Put choke on full, start the bike
revs are going to start to climb. once they are at or over 3k start turning the choke off slowly (millimeters at at time). revs will drop then start climbing again, repeat until choke is off.

If the bike is cold it will hesitate when you rev it.

This is my start procedure right here, except that my bike does not hesitate when cold. It will rev to 5k or 6k at the very beginning. This is normal. If you have the choke on and the engine bogs on take off, it is time to turn the choke completely off.

xSean13 · April 5th, 2013, 03:54 PM

Ahhh, I absolutely do not miss having a carb bike.

Black knight · April 6th, 2013, 07:03 PM

Today I tried riding but after 2 minutes of riding the bike died or stalled on me! What did I do wrong? Do I hAve to wait more to warm it up?

csmith12 · April 6th, 2013, 07:47 PM

How long had the bike been sitting before you bought it? It's starting to sound like gummed up carbs.

Lychee · April 7th, 2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Black knight

Today I tried riding but after 2 minutes of riding the bike died or stalled on me! What did I do wrong? Do I hAve to wait more to warm it up?

Did you follow the procedure? Please give more information in order to get an informative answer. The bike takes a bit of time to warm up. It is a cold blooded bike.

jayman87 · April 7th, 2013, 08:18 AM

Here's my startup procedure. I put on about half choke and start the bike. Once the bike is running I add or subtract choke to get the bike to 3k rpm's. If at any point durring the warm up the engine speed goes above 3k, remove a little choke to get it back to 3k. Wait about 30 seconds then rev the engine (about a quarter twist on the throttle). If the engine bogs I wait another 30 seconds and repeat until it doesn't bog. Once the throttle response is right (meaning the engine doesn't bog) , I take off with the choke still on. At stop signs and red lights I check the engine speed and temp. Over 3k remove a little choke. Once the engine temp reaches the first line above the cold line ( or maybe just passed it ) turn the choke off. If you can't run with out choke, you have a problem.

NOTE: My bike is an 07 so a little different. Still worth a try.

I live in Philly. PM me if you want me to come by.

April 5th, 2013, 02:03 PM	#1
Black knight ninjette.org member Name: Malik Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 15	How to properly start a ninja? Dies on me Hey guys I just bought a 2009 ninja 250 . And I'm having a hard time starting the bike correctly. I don't know how long do I have to wait for! Please help me I don't want to mess up my bike

April 5th, 2013, 02:34 PM	#8
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	how to start the bike: start the bike. did it start? no? is it cold? turn the choke on and try it again. turn the choke back off once it will run. __________________________________________________

April 6th, 2013, 07:03 PM	#12
Black knight ninjette.org member Name: Malik Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 15	Help Today I tried riding but after 2 minutes of riding the bike died or stalled on me! What did I do wrong? Do I hAve to wait more to warm it up?

April 6th, 2013, 07:47 PM	#13
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	How long had the bike been sitting before you bought it? It's starting to sound like gummed up carbs. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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April 5th, 2013, 02:04 PM	#2
Red250R ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Buffalo, NY Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 257	what exactly is it doing when you try to start it? That'll help us diagnose the problem a little better.

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_is..._at_startup%3F

April 5th, 2013, 02:08 PM	#4
Black knight ninjette.org member Name: Malik Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 15	I don't touch the idle. Because that's at around 1300 to 1500! I'm just confused to know how long do I let the choke on and when I should play around with it. Sorry for the neebie questions. I just don't want to mess my bike up.

April 5th, 2013, 02:20 PM	#6
Black knight ninjette.org member Name: Malik Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 15	When I start the bike with full choke it goes to about 5k is that normal the bike is rejetted with jardine full exhuast. And when I rev the bike in nutreul it sometimes hesitates to go higher ! Any idea what could be the cause?

April 5th, 2013, 02:28 PM	#7
temps ninjette.org member Name: temps Location: canada Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 ninja Posts: 21	Put choke on full, start the bike revs are going to start to climb. once they are at or over 3k start turning the choke off slowly (millimeters at at time). revs will drop then start climbing again, repeat until choke is off. If the bike is cold it will hesitate when you rev it.

April 5th, 2013, 03:54 PM	#11
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Ahhh, I absolutely do not miss having a carb bike.

April 7th, 2013, 08:18 AM	#15
jayman87 ninjette.org member Name: Jaeson Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja ex250 Posts: 56	Here's my startup procedure. I put on about half choke and start the bike. Once the bike is running I add or subtract choke to get the bike to 3k rpm's. If at any point durring the warm up the engine speed goes above 3k, remove a little choke to get it back to 3k. Wait about 30 seconds then rev the engine (about a quarter twist on the throttle). If the engine bogs I wait another 30 seconds and repeat until it doesn't bog. Once the throttle response is right (meaning the engine doesn't bog) , I take off with the choke still on. At stop signs and red lights I check the engine speed and temp. Over 3k remove a little choke. Once the engine temp reaches the first line above the cold line ( or maybe just passed it ) turn the choke off. If you can't run with out choke, you have a problem. NOTE: My bike is an 07 so a little different. Still worth a try. I live in Philly. PM me if you want me to come by.