Calaveras Loop

Alex · May 5th, 2012, 08:17 PM

The ninjette was sitting for a little too long, so I decided to take her out this evening. She started just fine with the choke, but bogged out and stalled if I gave her any gas. Ruh roh. It had been about 2.5 months, which is longer than I prefer to leave her; usually I try to have it sit no more than 3 or 4 weeks between short rides.

I sat on it for 2 or 3 minutes, yet every time I gave it gas, it died.

I was about to give up, but then it did catch a little if I gave it full throttle. At that point I was able to get it rolling, and by the end of the street, it was moving pretty well under its own power. A few blocks away, and the choke was off, and all was well.

Took it for a 40 mile loop at speed to burn a bunch of gas at high rpms, including a good run on the highway to get back home. Bike felt great, and I felt guilty for leaving her alone for that long. At the end of the ride she idled cleanly and throttle response was good as new. Filled her back up with some fresh fuel, and I hope I'm more diligent a few weeks from now...

cuz · May 5th, 2012, 08:53 PM

You sound like your a busy man.

Gal it all turn out fine

cuong-nutz · May 5th, 2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuz

You sound like your a busy man.

Gal it all turn out fine

He needs to alternate bikes more often

Cuz, you need to do something about your spelling or get a better phone with spell check

Toper · May 6th, 2012, 08:43 PM

i'm in the bay area, whats the calaveras loop (237?)?

choneofakind · May 6th, 2012, 08:58 PM

Proof that the Italian tune-up works!! When in doubt, ride it out.

Alex · May 6th, 2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toper

i'm in the bay area, whats the calaveras loop (237?)?

Just this: http://g.co/maps/qavxj

Looks like it's actually closer to 30 miles...

Toper · May 7th, 2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Just this: http://g.co/maps/qavxj

Looks like it's actually closer to 30 miles...

Cool nice route, thanks for sharing.

May 5th, 2012, 08:17 PM	#1
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Calaveras Loop The ninjette was sitting for a little too long, so I decided to take her out this evening. She started just fine with the choke, but bogged out and stalled if I gave her any gas. Ruh roh. It had been about 2.5 months, which is longer than I prefer to leave her; usually I try to have it sit no more than 3 or 4 weeks between short rides. I sat on it for 2 or 3 minutes, yet every time I gave it gas, it died. I was about to give up, but then it did catch a little if I gave it full throttle. At that point I was able to get it rolling, and by the end of the street, it was moving pretty well under its own power. A few blocks away, and the choke was off, and all was well. Took it for a 40 mile loop at speed to burn a bunch of gas at high rpms, including a good run on the highway to get back home. Bike felt great, and I felt guilty for leaving her alone for that long. At the end of the ride she idled cleanly and throttle response was good as new. Filled her back up with some fresh fuel, and I hope I'm more diligent a few weeks from now... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 5th, 2012, 08:53 PM	#2
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	You sound like your a busy man. Gal it all turn out fine __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

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Toper ninjette.org member Name: Toper Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 49	i'm in the bay area, whats the calaveras loop (237?)?

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