Serious Problem? Starting problem need advice

gabester76 · 05-22-2006

I have a 1994 Kawasaki 900 and runs great normally. This morning I tried to start my bike and it just cranks but does not want to start. I have a new fresh fully charged battery. Lghts come on.

This happend only one other time, last week. I was super low on gas but it eventually started and I filled up. Well today my gas tank is half full so I know that isn't the problem.

I am thinking a spark plug related issue? any suggestions

cudaosix · 05-22-2006

Look at the plus, if their black (carbon fouled) it wont start. New plugs, then you need to find the reason why your running so rich. Also rechange the battery, after cranking it so much it drains the battery. Eventhough the lights come on it might not be strong enough to start you bike with.

gabester76 · 05-22-2006

I am gonna charge the battery right now see what happens.

cudaosix · 05-22-2006

Check the plugs before you start cranking it or you'll only drain the battery.

gabester76 · 05-22-2006

shoot! that means I have to remove the tank. Why shouldn't I just charge the battery and if it starts then, theres my problem.

cudaosix · 05-22-2006

You could, and then just charge it again. You sure your petcock is in the right position and kill switch is on?

gabester76 · 05-22-2006

well I just charged it only took about 15 minutes and the bike starts right up. The bike was sitting for about two or three days we just had a storm here in california which is unusuall for this time of year. Any way I think my petcock was in the wrong position. Ijust read this article about petcocks. I put mine in the on position

http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/mot...serve-faq.html

cudaosix · 05-22-2006

Cool...isnt it nice when the solution is simple and doesnt cost anything?

gabester76 · 05-22-2006

on another day Off I think I will change all my plugs just to be on the safe side. after all it is an older bike. thanks

wiredgeorge · 05-22-2006

I doubt you could have had your petcock in the wrong position as it will start in any position, prime, on or reserve. Good luck.

05-22-2006	#1 (permalink)
gabester76 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 50	Serious Problem? Starting problem need advice I have a 1994 Kawasaki 900 and runs great normally. This morning I tried to start my bike and it just cranks but does not want to start. I have a new fresh fully charged battery. Lghts come on. This happend only one other time, last week. I was super low on gas but it eventually started and I filled up. Well today my gas tank is half full so I know that isn't the problem. I am thinking a spark plug related issue? any suggestions

05-22-2006	#2 (permalink)
cudaosix Guitar nerd BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,542	Look at the plus, if their black (carbon fouled) it wont start. New plugs, then you need to find the reason why your running so rich. Also rechange the battery, after cranking it so much it drains the battery. Eventhough the lights come on it might not be strong enough to start you bike with. __________________ Over 40 MegaFonzies and rising 1980 KZ1000

05-22-2006	#4 (permalink)
cudaosix Guitar nerd BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,542	Check the plugs before you start cranking it or you'll only drain the battery. __________________ Over 40 MegaFonzies and rising 1980 KZ1000

05-22-2006	#6 (permalink)
cudaosix Guitar nerd BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,542	You could, and then just charge it again. You sure your petcock is in the right position and kill switch is on? __________________ Over 40 MegaFonzies and rising 1980 KZ1000

05-22-2006	#8 (permalink)
cudaosix Guitar nerd BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,542	Cool...isnt it nice when the solution is simple and doesnt cost anything? __________________ Over 40 MegaFonzies and rising 1980 KZ1000

05-22-2006	#3 (permalink)
gabester76 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 50	I am gonna charge the battery right now see what happens.

05-22-2006	#5 (permalink)
gabester76 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 50	shoot! that means I have to remove the tank. Why shouldn't I just charge the battery and if it starts then, theres my problem.

05-22-2006	#7 (permalink)
gabester76 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 50	well I just charged it only took about 15 minutes and the bike starts right up. The bike was sitting for about two or three days we just had a storm here in california which is unusuall for this time of year. Any way I think my petcock was in the wrong position. Ijust read this article about petcocks. I put mine in the on position http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/mot...serve-faq.html

05-22-2006	#9 (permalink)
gabester76 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 50	on another day Off I think I will change all my plugs just to be on the safe side. after all it is an older bike. thanks

05-22-2006	#10 (permalink)
wiredgeorge Vintage Motor Mechanic! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 504	I doubt you could have had your petcock in the wrong position as it will start in any position, prime, on or reserve. Good luck. __________________ wiredgeorge Mico, TX

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