QuestionToday i rode my 1996 kawasaki ninja ex500 to work. Then an hour later i was alarmed to find that the wind had blown my motorcycle over. I corrected the problem asap. later that day at lunch when i tried to start it back up it wouldn't do anything. Battery is good, but the starter stays silent and the engine doesn't turn over at all. Is there any kind of relay i need to reset? or what do i need to do to get it running again?
AnswerHi Chrys,
Sorry to hear about the tip-over. That's not a good feeling.
Remove the spark plugs and inspect them for evidence of wet fouling. Clean or replace the plugs and try starting agin.
Review the following tech information.
Respectfully,
Mark Shively
Troubleshooting Poor Performance and Non-Starting after a Tip-Over
By Mark Shively
The shock from the tip-over may have caused rust, varnished fuel, or other fuel contamination or sediment to reach the carburetor pilot and enrichment circuits and may be obstructing fuel flow.
Engine oil may have flowed to areas where it normally does not reside. Other fluids needs to be inspected, too: coolant, battery acid, fork oil, and hydraulic fluids (brake/clutch).
Gasoline may have flowed into the crankcase and airbox. Inspect oil level and oil odor for evidence of gasoline. If gas is detected, change oil and oil filter immediately. Replace or clean the air filter accordingly.
The impact may have caused ignition system printed circuit board solder paths and joints to fracture.
Other causes include loose electrical connections causing poor conductivity. The battery’s internal plates may have become shorted or otherwise defective from the impact.
