Bike is not starting now :(

bikermunda · January 3rd, 2010, 01:05 AM

I havent started my biker for a month or so and now i was trying to start the bike and it is not starting today even after using the choke.

Any advice how to start the engine

bikermunda · January 3rd, 2010, 04:09 AM

18 views but no suggestions ?

Samer · January 3rd, 2010, 07:41 AM

Umm, the battery would be the obvious first check. People who don't start their bike for a long time typically would use a battery tender to keep it charged. If you look at your manual, you will see that there are a number of days that it takes to drain the battery from full charge to zero.

What sound is being made when you try to start the bike? Is it even turning over?

rockNroll · January 3rd, 2010, 09:26 AM

Crank the bike for a few seconds without the choke. Then with the choke, then with the choke and hold the throttle open, then only with the choke on. Usually if you then keep trying it, for a few seconds at a time, the bike will start to "try" to start. After maybe 7-8 tries, it will probably start. I just did the same thing, started both bikes after sitting for 4-5 weeks (the fuel injected cbr fired after two key cycles and then a couple engine revolutions). The fuel system needs to fill (lines, carbs) and so you gotta coax it along. You could also remove the air filter and give it a small shot of starting fluid to nudge it along.

RaceBikeRentals · January 3rd, 2010, 09:37 AM

If its Cali crap gas, then your pilot jets are probably clogged. I start my bikes every week, or I get the same thing. You'll need to pull the carbs out and clean them.

bikermunda · January 3rd, 2010, 04:08 PM

thanks for all the advice my bike did started right now and i will make sure i start it once a week to make sure i dont get into issues like this again

Betlog · January 3rd, 2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikermunda

thanks for all the advice my bike did started right now and i will make sure i start it once a week to make sure i dont get into issues like this again

So what did you do to make it work?

January 3rd, 2010, 01:05 AM	#1
bikermunda Ninja World YAY Name: Vik Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 102	Bike is not starting now :( I havent started my biker for a month or so and now i was trying to start the bike and it is not starting today even after using the choke. Any advice how to start the engine

January 3rd, 2010, 09:26 AM	#4
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Crank the bike for a few seconds without the choke. Then with the choke, then with the choke and hold the throttle open, then only with the choke on. Usually if you then keep trying it, for a few seconds at a time, the bike will start to "try" to start. After maybe 7-8 tries, it will probably start. I just did the same thing, started both bikes after sitting for 4-5 weeks (the fuel injected cbr fired after two key cycles and then a couple engine revolutions). The fuel system needs to fill (lines, carbs) and so you gotta coax it along. You could also remove the air filter and give it a small shot of starting fluid to nudge it along. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

January 3rd, 2010, 09:37 AM	#5
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	If its Cali crap gas, then your pilot jets are probably clogged. I start my bikes every week, or I get the same thing. You'll need to pull the carbs out and clean them. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

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January 3rd, 2010, 04:09 AM	#2
bikermunda Ninja World YAY Name: Vik Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 102	18 views but no suggestions ?

January 3rd, 2010, 07:41 AM	#3
Samer ninjette.org guru Name: Samer Location: Jupiter, Florida Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 376	Umm, the battery would be the obvious first check. People who don't start their bike for a long time typically would use a battery tender to keep it charged. If you look at your manual, you will see that there are a number of days that it takes to drain the battery from full charge to zero. What sound is being made when you try to start the bike? Is it even turning over?

January 3rd, 2010, 04:08 PM	#6
bikermunda Ninja World YAY Name: Vik Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 102	thanks for all the advice my bike did started right now and i will make sure i start it once a week to make sure i dont get into issues like this again