New Ninja not running too good

**jim.cox** · 3rd April 2008, 10:23

Originally Posted by homer

I will note that
how much do you think about 200ml in a 20 lit tank
would be ok ?

The figure I have heard is about a cup per tank for a bike, so that should be ok.

**homer** · 3rd April 2008, 18:59

Originally Posted by jim.cox

The figure I have heard is about a cup per tank for a bike, so that should be ok.

ok sweet thanks heaps

**Ripperjon** · 3rd April 2008, 22:55

Well, it seemed to be ok again today. I haven't drained the tank but it did get run right down to the point where i wasn't sure i'd make it to the petrol station before refilling with 95.

I noticed in my owner's manual it says you can use "hotter" spark plugs for better low idle performance and easier winter starting but reduced high speed performance, so maybe what i experienced is just normal and raising the idle (to about 1500) might have sorted it.

**TimeOut** · 4th April 2008, 08:07

Glad to here it's going good.
Be careful with hotter plugs unless your a nanna rider.
Hope to catch you around sometime.

**Ripperjon** · 5th April 2008, 21:05

I think the problem might've been with my use of the choke. I was warming up the bike with choke and easing it off before moving away. I've cut down the time i allow the bike to warm up and leave the choke half on until i've ridden maybe half a k.

Seems to be fine now.

Cheers for the advice again guys and sorry to leave the thread hanging while i was figuring out what was going on.

TimeOut: did i see you near the airport in Queenstown today. Looked like the bike in your avatar (but i'm colourblind so might've been different colour).

**Dino** · 5th April 2008, 21:31

Glad you are getting it sorted, it can take a little while to sort out what choke a new bike likes, once it is run in it shouldn't be as touchy.

RE: Timeout - it wouldn't surprise me if he was in Queenstown today, man he does some miles on that thing of his.

In the last six months I have seen him as far south as Queenstown and as far north as the Coromandel!!!

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**TimeOut** · 5th April 2008, 22:03

TimeOut: did i see you near the airport in Queenstown today. Looked like the bike in your avatar (but i'm colourblind so might've been different colour).[/QUOTE]

Na wasn't me gave the bike a day off, next time I'm heading your way will PM to see what your up to maybe the 2nd of May.
Good to hear your getting used to your bike they're all different especially at start and warm up.

**Capinure** · 18th April 2008, 19:44

i'd say check the plugs. they usually tell you the problem/

**DUCATI*HARD** · 19th April 2008, 00:42

its because its green

**skidMark** · 19th April 2008, 00:49

Meh fukit.

By tinkering and checking plugs etc yourself you may have affected your warrenty.

**TimeOut** · 19th April 2008, 09:16

Originally Posted by skidMark

Meh fukit.

By tinkering and checking plugs etc yourself you may have affected your warrenty.

Shouldn't affect warranty, apart from the first service I'm doing my own services and the dealer is happy.

**Grub** · 19th April 2008, 09:28

Originally Posted by Ripperjon

I've cut down the time i allow the bike to warm up and leave the choke half on until i've ridden maybe half a k..

Hmmm, I would have thought that made it worse. Usual procedure is to use choke (only if necessary) and then get the choke off as soon as it will run without it. Then let it idle and warm up that way. The excessive choke may wet or gum up the plugs.

The one thing you haven't answered ... and is the first thing you should have done ... was the question of have you taled to the dealer you bought it from? I'm assuming the bike is new and under warranty, you should not be messing with it. Us KBers can hazard a guess, the dealer on the other hand knows for sure.

**Ripperjon** · 19th April 2008, 15:12

Hey all,

well, been having same trouble again so went down to Invercargill the other day but obviously after a big ride i couldn't show them exactly how it runs when cold.

I let it cool down for a few hours and it was a little rough on startup but not like it is on cold mornings.

Anyhow, they reckoned it's (probably) fine and i should just let it warm up for longer before riding.

So, no real answer.

**TimeOut** · 19th April 2008, 19:32

Originally Posted by Ripperjon

Hey all,

well, been having same trouble again so went down to Invercargill the other day but obviously after a big ride i couldn't show them exactly how it runs when cold.

I let it cool down for a few hours and it was a little rough on startup but not like it is on cold mornings.

Anyhow, they reckoned it's (probably) fine and i should just let it warm up for longer before riding.

So, no real answer.

I know the Kawa dealer in Oamaru quite well I could queary him if you like.