2004 Kawasaki 636 ZX-6R - Unable to start_FI Light

[e30addict]

Fuel injection is far less susceptible to gumming up. I don't bother using staybil in my FI bikes.

Not saying it can't happen... just saying it's extremely unlikely.

Gummy gas can definitely effect FI bikes. I've let my bike sit too long sometimes and it either won't start on the first try or run stupid sluggish. I've seen it trip the light when it does this.

To the OP, do you get any type of ignition at all and the bike just won't start? Will the bike just crank over normally and not spark at all or is t dead when you hit the starter?

That info would help others narrow it down for you too.

[NinjaSwan]

Last time the bike ran was Oct-Nov and it ran fine, right?

Then it sat this entire time without any attention....battery tender and such?

Charge the battery first.

2amps for 8 - 10 hrs

correct. I think i started it up once in January but that was it. Checked all the wires; that looked good. Next step is to charge the battery; if that doesn't start it then I'm moving on to the tank.

Any suggestions on where I should get a battery charger? Is this proprietary for sportbikes or is this something I can pick up at a local hardware store?

[fjrrider RI]

benny's has a good one or autozone for $20-30 that has a smart tender. It fast charges and then when the battery is good it will only trickle. It will also tell you if the battery is taking the charge when plugged in with a red and green light.

[butcher bergs]

I will bring my charger with me to Nashua this afternoon. PM me if you'd like to pick it up as I'll be in the Spit Brook Rd area.

You are welcome to borrow it however I'm going to need it back sometime Friday.


Another idea is to bring me the battery and I'll charge it during my shift and drop it off on my way home since you're only in Merrimack.

[NinjaSwan]

I will bring my charger with me to Nashua this afternoon. PM me if you'd like to pick it up as I'll be in the Spit Brook Rd area.

You are welcome to borrow it however I'm going to need it back sometime Friday.


Another idea is to bring me the battery and I'll charge it during my shift and drop it off on my way home since you're only in Merrimack.

I'm going to swing by Autozone so I have one. I work right here is Nashua off Amherst Street so we should try to pick up a ride together sometime this summer. thanks for the offer!

[KillBill]

NESR is full of such nice people. Always willing to lend a hand.

These are the kind of threads that show how great this forum is.

[j4eric]

battery needs juice.....did somebody mention this already?

jump it.

[NinjaSwan]

battery needs juice.....did somebody mention this already?

jump it.

yes they did, thanks. This is step 1.

[DuncanMoto]

Just don't jump it with a running car please.
If you have to ask why just go search for it.

[OreoGaborio]

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Did ya try bump starting it?

[NinjaSwan]

yea i'm not going to jump it with the car. that's a big no no... Bump starting may work. Picking up the charger today, hoping to get out early, plug that puppy in. I want two things. 1) the Bike to Start tonight and 2) The Bruins Win!!

[OreoGaborio]

jumping with a car with the car OFF is fine. Been there done that.

http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/to...p?TOPIC_ID=140

[j4eric]

car battery is fine...just make sure the car is not running.