Getting out of storage

NDspd · January 2nd, 2012, 03:51 PM

So yeah, after pulling off the cover and the battery tender I went to start up my bike. After 9 weeks of sitting there, I wasn't sure how it woud run. So I go full choke, warm it up and proceded to turn off the choke. My bike almost immediately died, so back and forth I let it warm up and tried to turn it off. I managed to get it to half choke, but when I went to add throttle it would try to die again.

I then tried modulate the throttle off and on, and after 30 seconds of that the revs finally had life. I let it warm up another 5 minutes and the problem was solved. I really have no idea what the issue was, but now after riding it for 10 minutes it's fine.

What do you guys think?

KELPHYN · January 2nd, 2012, 04:04 PM

Doesn't sound nothing to out of the ordinary. Maybe add a little carb cleaner to the first and second tank of gas, then just ride. You're lucky, my bike has about another 3 1/2-4 months in storage to go yet.

Boom King · January 2nd, 2012, 04:21 PM

Ya, if it's running fine now then that was normal. Your bike just wasn't warmed up yet and 9 weeks of storage will require extra patience to get this cold-blooded bike going after a long nap. Next time you start it after having it sit in storage, you can try putting a small heater or a 100 watt light bulb in the vicinity of the bike the night before. That should help with getting it warmed up more promptly.

choneofakind · January 2nd, 2012, 08:51 PM

Where would you have to put the lightbulb? on the bottom side of the engine block so that it warms up the oil slightly? confused.

Firehorse · January 3rd, 2012, 03:44 AM

Stay off the throttle until it's fully warmed up. I'm only saying that because that's how my bike likes it, other may have different experience.

How cold did it get there? I checked into some sources in Russia and they leave their bikes out when it's really cold but they also ride them that way. As long as you have a battery tender and the fluids are full and the correct formula for colder temps, it should be fine without the lightbulb.

I thought of a heating pad for mine but it's only been down to -17c so no problems and it'll be going into heated storage next Saturday.

Out of storage? Sigh, I'm jealous!

NDspd · January 3rd, 2012, 06:33 AM

It was warmed through already when it was trying to die. It was no cooler than 30F for the 9 weeks. It sounds and rides fine now. Thanks for the help guys.

csmith12 · January 3rd, 2012, 07:36 AM

I am so jealous that your out of storage already. I hope you get a bug on your visor riding today.

Safe and happy riding to you!

Malicious Logic · January 3rd, 2012, 08:40 AM

January just started and already out of winter storage? Must be pretty optimistic for the rest of winter.

Boom King · January 3rd, 2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Where would you have to put the lightbulb? on the bottom side of the engine block so that it warms up the oil slightly? confused.

My fault, I should have been more specific. The light bulb trick is something I learned from a guy who had a Honda Shadow. This only works in an unheated garage for instance. Put a light bulb under the bottom of the engine and throw a ventilated cover over the bike for the night.

January 2nd, 2012, 03:51 PM	#1
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Getting out of storage So yeah, after pulling off the cover and the battery tender I went to start up my bike. After 9 weeks of sitting there, I wasn't sure how it woud run. So I go full choke, warm it up and proceded to turn off the choke. My bike almost immediately died, so back and forth I let it warm up and tried to turn it off. I managed to get it to half choke, but when I went to add throttle it would try to die again. I then tried modulate the throttle off and on, and after 30 seconds of that the revs finally had life. I let it warm up another 5 minutes and the problem was solved. I really have no idea what the issue was, but now after riding it for 10 minutes it's fine. What do you guys think?

January 3rd, 2012, 07:36 AM	#7
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	I am so jealous that your out of storage already. I hope you get a bug on your visor riding today. Safe and happy riding to you! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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January 2nd, 2012, 04:04 PM	#2
KELPHYN ninjette.org guru Name: Calvin Location: Quesnel, B.C Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276	Doesn't sound nothing to out of the ordinary. Maybe add a little carb cleaner to the first and second tank of gas, then just ride. You're lucky, my bike has about another 3 1/2-4 months in storage to go yet.

January 2nd, 2012, 04:21 PM	#3
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Ya, if it's running fine now then that was normal. Your bike just wasn't warmed up yet and 9 weeks of storage will require extra patience to get this cold-blooded bike going after a long nap. Next time you start it after having it sit in storage, you can try putting a small heater or a 100 watt light bulb in the vicinity of the bike the night before. That should help with getting it warmed up more promptly.

January 2nd, 2012, 08:51 PM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Where would you have to put the lightbulb? on the bottom side of the engine block so that it warms up the oil slightly? confused.

January 3rd, 2012, 03:44 AM	#5
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Stay off the throttle until it's fully warmed up. I'm only saying that because that's how my bike likes it, other may have different experience. How cold did it get there? I checked into some sources in Russia and they leave their bikes out when it's really cold but they also ride them that way. As long as you have a battery tender and the fluids are full and the correct formula for colder temps, it should be fine without the lightbulb. I thought of a heating pad for mine but it's only been down to -17c so no problems and it'll be going into heated storage next Saturday. Out of storage? Sigh, I'm jealous!

January 3rd, 2012, 06:33 AM	#6
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	It was warmed through already when it was trying to die. It was no cooler than 30F for the 9 weeks. It sounds and rides fine now. Thanks for the help guys.

January 3rd, 2012, 08:40 AM	#8
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	January just started and already out of winter storage? Must be pretty optimistic for the rest of winter.