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williemo · 12-10-2004, 12:08 AM

hello all, I'm not a rider but I bought a bike for my younger brother and I tried to test it out a little but I don't have a clue how to even crack it because every time I try it cranks and then i gas it and it dies, what am I doing wrong

Gixxerdale · 12-10-2004, 12:32 AM

First

to the forum. Second, Let an experienced rider try it out. You most likely will end up damaging it, or yourself in the process. If you want to learn properly, take a class like the MSF. There is more to it than any of us can type up on this forum. It's a good bike, but if you dump it, you could be in for thousands in repair costs.

williemo · 12-10-2004, 12:34 AM

well I was just going to go up my driveway and park it but since I couldn't crank it I'll just let my lil bro do it christmas, I tried to crank it again and still can't figure it out

Redlined600 · 12-10-2004, 02:50 AM

What year is the bike? Walk us through the exact steps and maybe we can help you with a little more information.

pjd · 12-10-2004, 02:57 AM

Put it in neutral and push it up the driveway.

Are you trying to move the bike when it's running? If you shift into first gear when the kickstand is down the bike will die (even with the clutch handle pulled in).
At least it does on my Katana...I would presume that's something that has been around for a while.

If that's not it, are you letting it warm up for a while? You need to choke it up a bit and let it idle and get warm.

ElBandito · 12-10-2004, 03:17 AM

Is it the manual choke Kat?
it's probably not warm enough, Kats (along bith plenty other bikes) won't take the gas immediately. let the bike warm up first at a standstill, or cruising slowly n lower gears (so you don't have to wind the gas-handle open very far)
When the bike is warmed up after a few miles you should be able to accellerate properly.

jsvickers · 12-10-2004, 10:25 AM

I know this is a stupid question, but does it have gas in it? (I've lost count of the number of problems I've solved for my friends and family just by asking 'Is it plugged in?')

How cold is it where you are?

To start it, make sure the fuel shutoff is on, turn the ignition on, pull in the clutch or put the bike in neutral, turn the engine cutoff to on, put the kickstand up, and adjust the choke if you need to.

Then you're ready to push the starter. I usually have to give it a little gas just as the bike starts or it will die right away. Then, if the choke is on, I can let go of the throttle. If the choke isn't on, even on a warm day, I have to stay on the throttle for a few seconds to keep it from dying (nothing excessive, just keeping the rpm at around 1.5 to 2K). If the choke is on, then I slowly back it off when the bike revs up to 3K rpm or so.

themeatmanlandry · 12-10-2004, 10:45 AM

Most likely the choke.

You bought your younger brother a bike? You, sir are one AWESOME brother!!

SDSUsnowboards · 12-10-2004, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

Most likely the choke.

You bought your younger brother a bike? You, sir are one AWESOME brother!!

I have been wondering why it took this long for someone to say that! I didn't even finish his post before thinking that! You ARE an awesome brother.

williemo · 12-10-2004, 01:07 PM

thanks for the compliments, yeah I been doing good financially lately and he has 90's model something and he's doing good in college so I thought why not

and I found out it was the choke, thanks guys

12-10-2004, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
williemo Newbie Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5	new katana 600 buyer question hello all, I'm not a rider but I bought a bike for my younger brother and I tried to test it out a little but I don't have a clue how to even crack it because every time I try it cranks and then i gas it and it dies, what am I doing wrong

12-10-2004, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	First to the forum. Second, Let an experienced rider try it out. You most likely will end up damaging it, or yourself in the process. If you want to learn properly, take a class like the MSF. There is more to it than any of us can type up on this forum. It's a good bike, but if you dump it, you could be in for thousands in repair costs. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

12-10-2004, 02:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
pjd In Training Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2002 Katana 750 Location: Washington Posts: 105	Put it in neutral and push it up the driveway. Are you trying to move the bike when it's running? If you shift into first gear when the kickstand is down the bike will die (even with the clutch handle pulled in). At least it does on my Katana...I would presume that's something that has been around for a while. If that's not it, are you letting it warm up for a while? You need to choke it up a bit and let it idle and get warm. __________________ How do you shoot the devil in the back? What if you miss?

12-10-2004, 10:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Most likely the choke. You bought your younger brother a bike? You, sir are one AWESOME brother!! __________________ Go to hell

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12-10-2004, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
williemo Newbie Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5	well I was just going to go up my driveway and park it but since I couldn't crank it I'll just let my lil bro do it christmas, I tried to crank it again and still can't figure it out

12-10-2004, 02:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Redlined600 Newbie Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 4	What year is the bike? Walk us through the exact steps and maybe we can help you with a little more information.

12-10-2004, 03:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
ElBandito In Training Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 109	Is it the manual choke Kat? it's probably not warm enough, Kats (along bith plenty other bikes) won't take the gas immediately. let the bike warm up first at a standstill, or cruising slowly n lower gears (so you don't have to wind the gas-handle open very far) When the bike is warmed up after a few miles you should be able to accellerate properly.

12-10-2004, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
jsvickers Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 2004 Katana 750 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 162	I know this is a stupid question, but does it have gas in it? (I've lost count of the number of problems I've solved for my friends and family just by asking 'Is it plugged in?') How cold is it where you are? To start it, make sure the fuel shutoff is on, turn the ignition on, pull in the clutch or put the bike in neutral, turn the engine cutoff to on, put the kickstand up, and adjust the choke if you need to. Then you're ready to push the starter. I usually have to give it a little gas just as the bike starts or it will die right away. Then, if the choke is on, I can let go of the throttle. If the choke isn't on, even on a warm day, I have to stay on the throttle for a few seconds to keep it from dying (nothing excessive, just keeping the rpm at around 1.5 to 2K). If the choke is on, then I slowly back it off when the bike revs up to 3K rpm or so.

12-10-2004, 01:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
williemo Newbie Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5	thanks for the compliments, yeah I been doing good financially lately and he has 90's model something and he's doing good in college so I thought why not and I found out it was the choke, thanks guys

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