hey everybody i finally got a new ninja i'm having problems tho it doesn't want to start right i was riding all day and night sunday and occasionally have to use starter fluid to get the bike to kick over. i have it on full choke no throttle and it doesn't want to just start easy for me i woke up yesterday and it didn't want to start at all i've been thru the carbs i cleaned them out put in new spark plugs although i want to re check the gaps also can anyone fill me in on how the pilot needles are supposed to work? i have them at the stock setting but don't really know much about them i also have a two bros pipe and mid piece w stock headers and the last question is the choke linkage are all four plungers supposed to be hooked up? thank you everyone for looking i appreciate the help

 

Yellow, did it not want to start BEFORE you "went through the carbs?" In my opinion, using starter fluid is a "last resort" kinda deal, for a variety of reasons. (Of primary concern, is that the ether eliminates the oil in the cylinders during pre-ignition.) Sounds like somebody left gas in the carbs and the crud is plugging your primaries. (Did you clean the tiny "holes" in the jets?) You're using SF as a substitute for the "choke" process. Pull your primaries and find some very very small wire to clean them. If you're sure they're clean, then set them accordingly.

 

wow, who likes to start their ride everyday with starting fluid? welcome to KF

 

I agree with this 100%

You need to clean those Pilot jets very very very good. You may have to go back in to make sure its done. If gas was sitting in the bowls for long (Sometimes as little as a month) they will gum up everything.

Take your time. Also, I would stop using starter fluid. Get it cleaned and you will be good.

 

thank u guys yeah using starter fluid sucks really bad and any imput on those pilot needles? i suppose i'll just leave them at the stock setting i'll keep everyone posted and try to post some pictures asap thank you guys again

 

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