Issues starting up

Maielstrom · August 8th, 2012, 08:13 AM

About two days ago, I went out riding during the day to get some riding photos. It was pretty hot out, and I stayed out for about an hour and a half. Later on that night, I went to start up, and the bike wouldn't fully start (think I had full choke on). It also wouldn't start with no choke. The engine would turn on, give a pump or two, then shut off. Yesterday, went out for a ride during the day for about an hour, then same thing happened last night when I went to start up. I got it started with no choke then just eased in the throttle to help warm up. Any possibly ideas what this could be?

I originally thought I just didn't have enough gas in the tank, as on the first time my read was about 1/8th of the tank (though I know the gas meter doesn't give an accurate read) and the bike started up when I stood it upright.

dubojr1 · August 8th, 2012, 08:17 AM

Open the fuel cap next time when your having issues starting it. You may have the notorious tank venting issue.

Maielstrom · August 8th, 2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Open the fuel cap next time when your having issues starting it. You may have the notorious tank venting issue.

Ah, that can cause it not to start properly? Haha I thought it was just that the tank whistled. Definitely will keep it in mind, thanks!

August 8th, 2012, 08:13 AM	#1
Maielstrom Ghost Rider Name: Eric Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 84	Issues starting up About two days ago, I went out riding during the day to get some riding photos. It was pretty hot out, and I stayed out for about an hour and a half. Later on that night, I went to start up, and the bike wouldn't fully start (think I had full choke on). It also wouldn't start with no choke. The engine would turn on, give a pump or two, then shut off. Yesterday, went out for a ride during the day for about an hour, then same thing happened last night when I went to start up. I got it started with no choke then just eased in the throttle to help warm up. Any possibly ideas what this could be? I originally thought I just didn't have enough gas in the tank, as on the first time my read was about 1/8th of the tank (though I know the gas meter doesn't give an accurate read) and the bike started up when I stood it upright.

August 8th, 2012, 08:17 AM	#2
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Open the fuel cap next time when your having issues starting it. You may have the notorious tank venting issue. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

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