starting/bogging issues

ninjaflav · July 17th, 2011, 05:43 PM

ok first a timeline of events to try and figure this out..

bike used to start fine even in cold weather.. as long as choke was applied

battery wasnt holding charge after 24 hours.. charged battery and seemed to be ok as i used bike every day.. when bike was running for 10 minutes never a issue restarting

k, added 2 washers to the carbs needles.. everything was perfect.. for 3-4 days

now bike will not start (starter turns plenty of juice but nothing.. like bike is not getting any fuel).. i jump start the bike and for first min or two its really like bogged down eventually as it warms up its fine.. (almost like its flooded)

after using it for a few minutes no issues restarting using the elec starter..

the only thing that went wrong was when i removed the tank to shim the needles i left the petcock on prime for almost a week , i have put it back to run.. but it seems this has caused the issue..

what should be my fix? think its the carbs? the choke?

anything people? i hate having to jumpstart the bike everyday .. like i said after the inital jumpstart it starts fine

Alex · August 5th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Sounds like the battery is on its last legs. If the bike runs fine once started, it's likely nothing to do with the fuel system.

ninjaflav · August 5th, 2011, 03:46 PM

thanks alex but that was a while ago now.. after charging the battery on a trickle charger.. and once i realized i left the fuel on prime.. after a few days prob solved.. well mostly still starts first or sec try... but takes a few mins to warm up

Alex · August 5th, 2011, 04:12 PM

Yup, these can be some cold-blooded machines. I find it warms up much quicker by just riding it gently rather than letting it warm up stationary.

July 17th, 2011, 05:43 PM	#1
ninjaflav ninjette.org member Name: Larry Location: newfoundland , Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250R Posts: 66	starting/bogging issues ok first a timeline of events to try and figure this out.. bike used to start fine even in cold weather.. as long as choke was applied battery wasnt holding charge after 24 hours.. charged battery and seemed to be ok as i used bike every day.. when bike was running for 10 minutes never a issue restarting k, added 2 washers to the carbs needles.. everything was perfect.. for 3-4 days now bike will not start (starter turns plenty of juice but nothing.. like bike is not getting any fuel).. i jump start the bike and for first min or two its really like bogged down eventually as it warms up its fine.. (almost like its flooded) after using it for a few minutes no issues restarting using the elec starter.. the only thing that went wrong was when i removed the tank to shim the needles i left the petcock on prime for almost a week , i have put it back to run.. but it seems this has caused the issue.. what should be my fix? think its the carbs? the choke? anything people? i hate having to jumpstart the bike everyday .. like i said after the inital jumpstart it starts fine __________________________________________________ 2k9 250r, Gold Shorty Levers, Snorkel X, K&N filter, Fender Elim, Puig Racing Tinted windscreen, red wheel stripes, Akrapovic carbon slip-on, pro grip tank protector, Solo seat cowl, kleen air X

August 5th, 2011, 03:38 PM	#2
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	Sounds like the battery is on its last legs. If the bike runs fine once started, it's likely nothing to do with the fuel system. __________________________________________________ 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)

August 5th, 2011, 03:46 PM	#3
ninjaflav ninjette.org member Name: Larry Location: newfoundland , Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250R Posts: 66	thanks alex but that was a while ago now.. after charging the battery on a trickle charger.. and once i realized i left the fuel on prime.. after a few days prob solved.. well mostly still starts first or sec try... but takes a few mins to warm up __________________________________________________ 2k9 250r, Gold Shorty Levers, Snorkel X, K&N filter, Fender Elim, Puig Racing Tinted windscreen, red wheel stripes, Akrapovic carbon slip-on, pro grip tank protector, Solo seat cowl, kleen air X

August 5th, 2011, 04:12 PM	#4
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	Yup, these can be some cold-blooded machines. I find it warms up much quicker by just riding it gently rather than letting it warm up stationary. __________________________________________________ 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)

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