'07 just lost power

slnarcissist · May 27th, 2012, 12:10 PM

So I just got a used '07 and I was driving along on the highway at around 70mph, temp was fine, rpm around 9-11 when the bike just started to 'lose power'. It just suddenly started to drop speed and I was able to get off to the side as it stop and died. Tried to let it sit and start it up again but it only started once for about 20 seconds and then I had no luck. Got it towed.

Any advice on what could be the problem? This is my first bike only had it for a week. Air bubble fluke? Spark plugs?

All advice/help appreciated.

wolfpuss · May 27th, 2012, 01:07 PM

Sound like you ran out of gas

Mocha Man · May 27th, 2012, 01:55 PM

slnarcissist · May 27th, 2012, 03:21 PM

And now I feel stupid thought my friend had given it to me with a full tank but 'aliens' must have taken some.

BIG ROOKIE/NOOB mistake not double checking gas tank.

-thanks
an embarrassed OP

Also new to the forum should I delete this thread as it is pointless? Just wondering.

Motofool · May 27th, 2012, 05:36 PM

Have you heard about reserve position of the petcock?

When you did run out of gas, you still had 1/2 gallon as reserve to be used just by turning the petcock handle to point forward.

Welcome to the site!

slnarcissist · May 27th, 2012, 10:36 PM

Yes I have and that is partially why I thought something was wrong cause when I switched to res nothing changed.

However my friend told me the previous owner mentioned something about this but he neglected to tell me at the time.

O well lesson learned, notes taken, won't happen again.

tgoff · May 31st, 2012, 04:37 PM

When I first bought my 07 ex250 I did the same thing. Rode it everywhere for no reason. I did about 200 miles on it and it died on me 3 times while riding. Walked my bike home for about 3 miles. I didn't ride it for 3 days. Cleaned everything I could, changed the oil, flushed the coolant, did all the newbie things you learn and are comfortable doing when first getting a bike and put new fuel with some fuel system cleaner in there and she started right up. I realized all it was, was the gas after I took off the tank. At least I got a good washed a flushed coolants out of the ordeal and stress induced cleanings hahah. Welcome to the club.

May 27th, 2012, 12:10 PM	#1
slnarcissist 07 Ninja 250 Name: Chris Location: Huntington Beach CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 250 Ninja Posts: 16	'07 just lost power So I just got a used '07 and I was driving along on the highway at around 70mph, temp was fine, rpm around 9-11 when the bike just started to 'lose power'. It just suddenly started to drop speed and I was able to get off to the side as it stop and died. Tried to let it sit and start it up again but it only started once for about 20 seconds and then I had no luck. Got it towed. Any advice on what could be the problem? This is my first bike only had it for a week. Air bubble fluke? Spark plugs? All advice/help appreciated.

May 27th, 2012, 05:36 PM	#5
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	Have you heard about reserve position of the petcock? When you did run out of gas, you still had 1/2 gallon as reserve to be used just by turning the petcock handle to point forward. Welcome to the site! __________________________________________________ *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

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slnarcissist 07 Ninja 250 Name: Chris Location: Huntington Beach CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 250 Ninja Posts: 16	And now I feel stupid thought my friend had given it to me with a full tank but 'aliens' must have taken some. BIG ROOKIE/NOOB mistake not double checking gas tank. -thanks an embarrassed OP Also new to the forum should I delete this thread as it is pointless? Just wondering.

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slnarcissist 07 Ninja 250 Name: Chris Location: Huntington Beach CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 250 Ninja Posts: 16	Yes I have and that is partially why I thought something was wrong cause when I switched to res nothing changed. However my friend told me the previous owner mentioned something about this but he neglected to tell me at the time. O well lesson learned, notes taken, won't happen again.

May 31st, 2012, 04:37 PM	#7
tgoff ninjette.org newbie Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Ninja Posts: 6	When I first bought my 07 ex250 I did the same thing. Rode it everywhere for no reason. I did about 200 miles on it and it died on me 3 times while riding. Walked my bike home for about 3 miles. I didn't ride it for 3 days. Cleaned everything I could, changed the oil, flushed the coolant, did all the newbie things you learn and are comfortable doing when first getting a bike and put new fuel with some fuel system cleaner in there and she started right up. I realized all it was, was the gas after I took off the tank. At least I got a good washed a flushed coolants out of the ordeal and stress induced cleanings hahah. Welcome to the club.