2009 250r won't run without choke

Bonereviver · January 11th, 2014, 03:56 PM

I recently had moved from Austin back to my hometown Seabrook. In that transition I would ride my bike twice a month within a 7 month time frame. I tried to start it 4 days ago and it would not start, just a clicking sound and eventually nothing.

I flushed the gas out, changed the oil and oil filter and got it to run on full choke. Worked down to half choke fine. Tried to take it completely off choke and it would just die every single time. (I let it run choked for like 15 minutes).

It's been sitting on the trickle charger for the past 3 days with the no progress, any ideas on what could be causing this?

csmith12 · January 11th, 2014, 04:12 PM

Welcome Jessy.

Sounds like a carb cleaning is in your future (idle jets).

allanoue · January 11th, 2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonereviver

I recently had moved from Austin back to my hometown Seabrook. In that transition I would ride my bike twice a month within a 7 month time frame. I tried to start it 4 days ago and it would not start, just a clicking sound and eventually nothing.

I flushed the gas out, changed the oil and oil filter and got it to run on full choke. Worked down to half choke fine. Tried to take it completely off choke and it would just die every single time. (I let it run choked for like 15 minutes).

It's been sitting on the trickle charger for the past 3 days with the no progress, any ideas on what could be causing this?

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Did you use a fuel stabilizer when you let it sit?

allanoue · January 11th, 2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Welcome Jessy.

Sounds like a carb cleaning is in your future (idle jets).

DaBlue1 · January 11th, 2014, 04:16 PM

If your battery has been charging for 3 days it may be dead.
What was your idle speed with the choke on? If it is too low the bike will not run, too high and it will overheat especially after 15 minutes.
Also check your snorkel and air filter to make sure they are clean and unobstructed.

dcj13 · January 11th, 2014, 04:34 PM

Before you tear into the carbs, you might consider putting Seafoam or Gumout in your fresh gas, and maybe tapping on each carburetor with a wrench or pliers to (hopefully) dislodge any crap that might be partially blocking a needle valve, jet, or orifice. Then run the bike for a while, then let it sit overnight, then try it again the next day.

Motofool · January 11th, 2014, 05:06 PM

Welcome to our site, Jessy !!!

Is this the right order of events?:

1) I tried to start it 4 days ago and it would not start, just a clicking sound and eventually nothing.

2) ...got it to run on full choke.

3) It's been sitting on the trickle charger for the past 3 days.

If so, what "no progress" means?

Bonereviver · January 12th, 2014, 04:01 PM

thanks everyone for responding!

I just replaced the spark plugs (one being bad).
I think csmith12 may right about cleaning the carbs...
I put a new air filter in it about 3 months ago.

For starters I will put some fuel treatment in like dcj13 said and if that doesn't work I will attack the carbs. I will keep y'all updated thanks

Yarhj · February 3rd, 2014, 08:00 PM

Did you ever get it working? The fact that you just got clicking when trying to start sounds more like a dead/discharged battery than carb issues. The bike doesn't charge the battery very quickly, so if your occasional maintenance rides over that 7 month period weren't very long the battery would slowly deplete until the point when it couldn't run the starter motor (clicking noise, and eventually nothing).

It's certainly possible that you also have gunk in your carbs, but first charge that battery, check the voltage after charging and while trying to crank the bike, and see if you need a new battery.

January 11th, 2014, 03:56 PM	#1
Bonereviver ninjette.org newbie Name: Jessy Location: Seabrook Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 2	2009 250r won't run without choke I recently had moved from Austin back to my hometown Seabrook. In that transition I would ride my bike twice a month within a 7 month time frame. I tried to start it 4 days ago and it would not start, just a clicking sound and eventually nothing. I flushed the gas out, changed the oil and oil filter and got it to run on full choke. Worked down to half choke fine. Tried to take it completely off choke and it would just die every single time. (I let it run choked for like 15 minutes). It's been sitting on the trickle charger for the past 3 days with the no progress, any ideas on what could be causing this?

January 11th, 2014, 04:12 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	Welcome Jessy. Sounds like a carb cleaning is in your future (idle jets). __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 11th, 2014, 04:16 PM	#5
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	If your battery has been charging for 3 days it may be dead. What was your idle speed with the choke on? If it is too low the bike will not run, too high and it will overheat especially after 15 minutes. Also check your snorkel and air filter to make sure they are clean and unobstructed.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 11th, 2014, 04:34 PM	#6
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Before you tear into the carbs, you might consider putting Seafoam or Gumout in your fresh gas, and maybe tapping on each carburetor with a wrench or pliers to (hopefully) dislodge any crap that might be partially blocking a needle valve, jet, or orifice. Then run the bike for a while, then let it sit overnight, then try it again the next day.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 11th, 2014, 05:06 PM	#7
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome to our site, Jessy !!! Is this the right order of events?: 1) I tried to start it 4 days ago and it would not start, just a clicking sound and eventually nothing. 2) ...got it to run on full choke. 3) It's been sitting on the trickle charger for the past 3 days. If so, what "no progress" means? __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

January 12th, 2014, 04:01 PM	#8
Bonereviver ninjette.org newbie Name: Jessy Location: Seabrook Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 2	thanks everyone for responding! I just replaced the spark plugs (one being bad). I think csmith12 may right about cleaning the carbs... I put a new air filter in it about 3 months ago. For starters I will put some fuel treatment in like dcj13 said and if that doesn't work I will attack the carbs. I will keep y'all updated thanks

February 3rd, 2014, 08:00 PM	#9
Yarhj ninjette.org member Name: Will Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 (2001) Posts: 135	Did you ever get it working? The fact that you just got clicking when trying to start sounds more like a dead/discharged battery than carb issues. The bike doesn't charge the battery very quickly, so if your occasional maintenance rides over that 7 month period weren't very long the battery would slowly deplete until the point when it couldn't run the starter motor (clicking noise, and eventually nothing). It's certainly possible that you also have gunk in your carbs, but first charge that battery, check the voltage after charging and while trying to crank the bike, and see if you need a new battery.

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