Ninja 250 Starting Problems

[feomateo]

I haven't been able to ride my baby (ninja 250) for close to a month now and last week I tried starting it up. But it didn't work. Battery's not dead because the lights work, plenty of gas in the tank. What could be the problem and how can I fix it? Also is turning the idle adjuster clockwise making it higher?

Thanks!

[Kameron808]

Your battery may not be "dead" but it's almost certainly weak. EX250s need really healthy batteries. Second thing to check is your fuel, California gas goes bad in a heart beat, Ex carbs clog easily. Try charging your battery a bit first.:thumbup

[stan23]

I haven't been able to ride my baby (ninja 250) for close to a month now and last week I tried starting it up. But it didn't work. Battery's not dead because the lights work, plenty of gas in the tank. What could be the problem and how can I fix it? Also is turning the idle adjuster clockwise making it higher?

Thanks!

I swear, it's a pretty common problem with these bikes. They are very cold blooded. Turn on choke, make sure pet cock is on. Hold starter in 5-second intervals without twisting the throttle.

If there is nothing fundamentally wrong with the bike, it should start after a few tries. Also, if the battery is dying or not providing enough voltage, it will crank the starter, but the bike won't start. In that case, you'll need a jump or re-charge of the battery.

[altomista]

Clean the carbs, drain the tank and fill with fresh gas, charge your battery, and when the battery is fully charged sync your carbs.

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