I'm a new owner/rider and know almost nothing about motorcycles. Just starting out...
2006-09-01 09:34:31 · 15 answers · asked by Em 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Check the kill switch position, make sure the tank has gas and if you have a fuel switch make sure it's in the correct position.
Brand new? Take that owners manual and STUDY IT!! It will tell you alot on where switches are and how to make sure they are in the right position.
If you are brand new also (seems so since you are having this trouble, take the MSF class-it could save your life!)
I strongly advise you to check out a site called www.ridemyown.com Lots of ladies there who ride and can give you good advice about riding and related topics. They also get together in person. I also belong to www.intruderalert.com The ladies board there is supportive, they have a good tech board also. I'm known as Keeper on the intruder board. (And you don't have to have an Intruder to join, I have a Shadow)
2006-09-03 07:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by txczech2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'll assume you mean the starter turns, but the engine doesn't fire up. In which case it can be only one of two things, assuming the bike is new.
A. Make sure the the petcock is in the "on" position. Left side, on the bottom of the tank right in front of your knee, should point down.
B. Pull back the choke. If you don't know, Carb'ed bikes have a choke you need to adjust to get the bike to start, and push back once your bike is warmed up.
Any of the kill switches, such as the on/off switch or the sidestand switch, will prevent the starter from even turning.
Oh, and make sure you have gas in the tank.
2006-09-02 06:12:55 · answer #2 · answered by Bob J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know specifically about the Ninja- but motorcycles often have a few interlocks.
Is the clutch pulled in when you're trying to start it?
Is the run/stop switch in the run position?
Is the kickstand up? (usually, you can start them with the kickstand down, but they'll stall if you put them in gear with it down)
Is the fuel cock turned on?
Speed safely and have fun-
2006-09-01 15:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kill switch suggestions are probably right on target.
You mean "crank" not "start".
Also, make sure you're holding the clutch in and the bike is in neutral.
And, not to sound condesending, make sure there's gas in it. It's happened more than once to people.
That is a big bike for a new rider...be careful.
2006-09-04 01:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by IL Padrino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is your reserve switch turned to the "off" position? (if your bike has a reserve switch, it will most likely be located on the left side of the bike right under the fuel tank. if you are not sure about what direction is should be pointing, consult your owners manual)
2006-09-01 09:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Evan B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried looking to see if the starter has any broken wires?
Try a charging the battery as well.
Feel free to email me me if you need more info.
2006-09-01 09:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starts but won't turn over? Hmmm Oh I know push it over a cliff till it turns over! LOL
Have fun with your new toy and be safe.
2006-09-01 10:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by Binky 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have bought the model with the defective flux capacitor and weakly designed muffler bearings. Should trade it in immediately for the new Ninja 1400 or a Hayabusa
2006-09-01 10:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by exert-7 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
START means: It turns over, then fires up.
TURN OVER means: the starter motor engages, and the engine moves.....This does NOT necessarily mean it has started.
It's impossible for it to START without TURNING OVER.
2006-09-01 09:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by tonevault 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the bike starts it turns over. you should take the bike back to the dealer because you might get to see how the bike can really turn over. please be careful.
2006-09-01 16:54:25 · answer #10 · answered by Billy T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋