Bike not starting

[BadDog]

Since I got my new 636 two months ago, the NC30's been sitting in the garage.

I fully intended to ride it, but by the time I got a chance the battery was dead (thanks in part to the Datatool alarm). So at the NEC I got a battery charger and charged the NC30's battery. Tried starting it and the starter motor turns over, but no joy. Checked all the fuses including the Datatools. Put the fuel tap on reserve just in case, tried with the choke out.

Dunno what else to try. Any suggestions?

[bidman]

Check the plugs make sure there all sparking, then check the fuel make sure its getting through, maybe just give it a bit of a service, new plugs, oil filter, oil etc..
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[fuzz]

I had the same problem with my NSR - it had been sitting under a cover for a couple of months.

I thought the CDI had gone, but I managed to get the spark plug firing. Still wouldn't start, so I stripped it down (tank off, airbox off, carb off) cleaned it up and put it all back together. Fired up straight away without even a hiccup.
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[fazed]

Change the Fuel, Check the output of the battery it might not be holding charge now (Cold Weather etc), If that fails check the plug's and take the carbs off get rid of remaining fuel in them and check to see if the jet's are clear . Hope this helps.
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[the grim reaper]

NC30s are a pain for the carbs blocking up, especially the left hand two (sitting on the bike). I'm guessing that you left the bike on it's sidestand? The left two carbs end up with more fuel in the bowls and the fuel then goes off after a month or two. You will now need to take the carbs off and clean them with carb cleaner.

When you are putting the carbs back on, smear some clean engine oil on the carb inlet rubbers or you will not get them back on. I had to put my full weight on mine and I found it easier if I located the rear ones first and then pushed the front ones in. You will get a proper 'clunk' when they finally pop back into place.

Cheers

Grim (missing his old NC30)
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[BadDog]

Urm... always, no matter what...







check the kill switch







On a lighter note, thanks everyone for replying - and would like to say that the little '30 was a joy to ride in this morning. Compared to a brand new 636 Ninja, it felt like it had better grip (well, it inspired more confidence anyway (maybe 'cos I've already dropped it and wouldn't be that bothered if I dropped it again)), marginally better handling and didn't really feel that lacking in power (especially after 8000rpm).

[AcIdBuRnZ]

[the grim reaper]

DOH!

This is why I believe that every killswitch should stop the bike even turning over, not just kill the spark. It would save hours of peoples time every year.

Cheers

Grim
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Adverts don't always work: Remember that advert, where the army are running across the desert and they have a wounded man on a stretcher. They get to a ravine, the bridge is down and a caption pops up that says, 'What are you thinking?'. I don't know about you but I was thinking, 'Christ, I'm glad I'm not in the f***ing army'.

[bidman]

Don't worry mate weve all done it
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[loply]

The Killer on my Yamaha just turns off all the electrics as I gather - No spark, no starter, no neutral light, nadda.
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