2012 Ninja 250 Refuses To Start

bad_bwoy007 · April 8th, 2013, 09:10 AM

I have a Ninja 250 that hasn't been started for about 3 months. It turns over and made an attempted to start maybe twice, but it no longer does that. It just turns over without ever starting now.

I tested the battery, not the issue.
I drained the float bowl mulitiple times after attempting to start.
I syphoned the gas and added new gas with seafoam.
Still nothing.

I'm frustrated and don't know what else to do.

Please Help!

bad_bwoy007 · April 8th, 2013, 09:34 AM

I've also tried starter fluid as well.

ricomtzjr · April 8th, 2013, 09:55 AM

Check spark/plugs, fuel flow. If not, thoroughly clean carbs.

Turn the fuel switch to PRIME and see if it will start.

bad_bwoy007 · April 8th, 2013, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricomtzjr

Check spark/plugs, fuel flow. If not, thoroughly clean carbs.

Turn the fuel switch to PRIME and see if it will start.

Thanks for the input. I will give it a shot this evening.

I would have hoped to just push the button and the thing fire right up seeing that it only has 300 miles on it.

What does turning the fuel switch to prime do?

bad_bwoy007 · April 8th, 2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricomtzjr

Check spark/plugs, fuel flow. If not, thoroughly clean carbs.

Turn the fuel switch to PRIME and see if it will start.

Tried switching to PRIME still no luck.

ricomtzjr · April 8th, 2013, 02:54 PM

check spark, check plugs. if necessary change the plugs.

how long did you let it sit on PRIME? It basically allows fuel to flow freely.

Vacuum leaks? check all vacuum hoses.

check fuel flow. Last resort, pull the carbs and check for diaphragm leaks.

bad_bwoy007 · April 8th, 2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricomtzjr

check spark, check plugs. if necessary change the plugs.

how long did you let it sit on PRIME? It basically allows fuel to flow freely.

Vacuum leaks? check all vacuum hoses.

check fuel flow. Last resort, pull the carbs and check for diaphragm leaks.

I didn't let it sit long. Flipped it tried to start then went inside. Came back and tried again and it worked. Maybe flipping it did the trick. Thanks.

ricomtzjr · April 8th, 2013, 05:28 PM

Strange...maybe something was caught in the petcock. I'd keep an eye on it. Turn it back to the ON position and see how it does.

April 8th, 2013, 09:10 AM	#1
bad_bwoy007 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: Concord, NC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja SE 250R "Knight Rider" Posts: 78 Blog Entries: 1	2012 Ninja 250 Refuses To Start I have a Ninja 250 that hasn't been started for about 3 months. It turns over and made an attempted to start maybe twice, but it no longer does that. It just turns over without ever starting now. I tested the battery, not the issue. I drained the float bowl mulitiple times after attempting to start. I syphoned the gas and added new gas with seafoam. Still nothing. I'm frustrated and don't know what else to do. Please Help! __________________________________________________ 2012 Vinyl Stripped Black SE. DanMoto Jisu Slip-On. Yoshimura Fender Eliminator. Black Painted Windscreen.

April 8th, 2013, 09:34 AM	#2
bad_bwoy007 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: Concord, NC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja SE 250R "Knight Rider" Posts: 78 Blog Entries: 1	I've also tried starter fluid as well. __________________________________________________ 2012 Vinyl Stripped Black SE. DanMoto Jisu Slip-On. Yoshimura Fender Eliminator. Black Painted Windscreen.

April 8th, 2013, 09:55 AM	#3
ricomtzjr Razor's Edge Name: Richard Location: El Paso, San Antonio, Ennis...Texas Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Sportster XL1200C Posts: 196	Check spark/plugs, fuel flow. If not, thoroughly clean carbs. Turn the fuel switch to PRIME and see if it will start. __________________________________________________

April 8th, 2013, 02:54 PM	#6
ricomtzjr Razor's Edge Name: Richard Location: El Paso, San Antonio, Ennis...Texas Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Sportster XL1200C Posts: 196	check spark, check plugs. if necessary change the plugs. how long did you let it sit on PRIME? It basically allows fuel to flow freely. Vacuum leaks? check all vacuum hoses. check fuel flow. Last resort, pull the carbs and check for diaphragm leaks. __________________________________________________

April 8th, 2013, 05:28 PM	#8
ricomtzjr Razor's Edge Name: Richard Location: El Paso, San Antonio, Ennis...Texas Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Sportster XL1200C Posts: 196	Strange...maybe something was caught in the petcock. I'd keep an eye on it. Turn it back to the ON position and see how it does. __________________________________________________

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