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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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I got back from vacation so its been about 9 days since I rode my bike. The bike won't start. The engine cranks when I push the ignition button so there appears to be power (but probably not for long if I constantly hold down the ignition button). I am guessing somehow there is a problem with the fuel reaching the bike. It is also about 30º F outside.

WWHTD?

I can smell fuel coming out the exhaust.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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your battery is probally dead and you cranked it over so many times its flooded.

get some jumper cables and try to start it.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Default Re: Bike has a hard time starting

mmm, the battery still appears to have power. The bike powers up and all. I can try the jumper cables though.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Xentropa
I got back from vacation so its been about 9 days since I rode my bike. The bike won't start. The engine cranks when I push the ignition button so there appears to be power (but probably not for long if I constantly hold down the ignition button). I am guessing somehow there is a problem with the fuel reaching the bike. It is also about 30º F outside.

WWHTD?

I can smell fuel coming out the exhaust.
Which bike r1 or ninja?
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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Default Re: Bike has a hard time starting

Yamaha R1
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