Bike sat in ran all day, now it's not starting

**sgtp** · 15th December 2011, 17:42

So, the bike has sat in the steady rain today for 8 hours and doesnt want to start. It cranked over, but did not come close to getting going...gave it choke of all varieties, but no luck. I am not confident that the tank filler cap seal is up to snuff, but yeah, I can not confirm theres water in the tank. The battery is now close to drained and I missed the last train to masterton at 6:22. Now what?

Wait for a sunny day and try again?

**slofox** · 15th December 2011, 17:43

Originally Posted by sgtp

So, the bike has sat in the steady rain today for 8 hours and doesnt want to start. It cranked over, but did not come close to getting going...gave it choke of all varieties, but no luck. I am not confident that the tank filler cap seal is up to snuff, but yeah, I can not confirm theres water in the tank. The battery is now close to drained and I missed the last train to masterton at 6:22. Now what?

Wait for a sunny day and try again?

Get some CRC and spray it around the plug leads - might fix it.

**unstuck** · 15th December 2011, 17:45

Buy some crc and give the plug lead and and electrics a good spray. Then you can bump start it if the battery will not turn it over.

**The Lone Rider** · 15th December 2011, 17:49

I get the same on my bike - it either becomes hard to start or won't start.

In the past I've had to walk it home from the pub or leave it there overnight and walk it the next day. Then I'd clean the plugs and it'd be back to good as usual (only to happen again another cold or damp night)

**sgtp** · 15th December 2011, 17:53

Does the warehouse have crc? repco et all are closed for the day...

I've bump started this bike before, but such a light bike does not have much weight over the rear wheel, so it probably wont get much traction on these wet streets. I'll need a fat lady...warehouse here I come.

I dont think i flooded it, I usually just crack open the throttle to get tit started instead of choke immediately....

**sgtp** · 15th December 2011, 17:57

dielectric grease is on my christmas list

**DrunkenMistake** · 15th December 2011, 18:11

Bump start it in 2nd, its always easier,

Does the bike have an exposed air box/filter? could be filling with water, if its a common thing I recommend you buy a bike cover.

**sgtp** · 15th December 2011, 18:17

on these baby ninja's the airbox is underneath the seat and behind fairings on each side, so I do not suspect the airbox is full. I am more leaning toward moisture around the sparkplug leads, most likely near the coils. My friends in welly are all MIA. I might have to sleep under my desk at work, lol

**DrunkenMistake** · 15th December 2011, 18:21

Originally Posted by sgtp

on these baby ninja's the airbox is underneath the seat and behind fairings on each side, so I do not suspect the airbox is full. I am more leaning toward moisture around the sparkplug leads, most likely near the coils. My friends in welly are all MIA. I might have to sleep under my desk at work, lol

Warehouse will sell CRC, might pay to go get some lol

**unstuck** · 15th December 2011, 18:31

If the roads are that slippery, I would be going for a higher gear than second.

**Bikemad** · 15th December 2011, 19:04

Originally Posted by unstuck

Buy some crc and give the plug lead and and electrics a good spray. Then you can bump start it if the battery will not turn it over.

i would include the switchblocks when sprayin the crc around

**sgtp** · 15th December 2011, 19:29

haha why oh why was I worrying? CRCed the lead side and the wiring harness side of each coil and the bike fired up after a few trys!!!

so, that mini, overpriced can of CRC is staying under the seat at all times, right next to the dog turd tire repair kit and mini bicycle pump....I hope the other newbies are listening!!!

BTW, these 250s are so little you can bump start them by just walking next to them, wonder how the big bikes do it solo? <---sounds dirty

**sgtp** · 15th December 2011, 19:31

...oh, only posting now because I left my gear in the office, suiting up, and riding home to the 'rapa now

**scracha** · 15th December 2011, 20:46

Originally Posted by sgtp

I've bump started this bike before, but such a light bike does not have much weight over the rear wheel, so it probably wont get much traction on these wet streets. I'll need a fat lady...warehouse here I come.
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It's called a "bump" start because you run like fuck next to the bike then "bump" your arse onto it at the same time as dumping the clutch. Otherwise it'll just do skidz.

Extension lead, girlfriend's hairdryer + WD40 and watch the water come out of places it shouldn't.