Hi all. I have a 2014 Fireblade. I was last out on it in Sept 2016 before putting it in the garage for winter. The fuel level was low as the light came on maybe 5 miles from my house. Bike is kept in the garage with the battery connected to a drip charger. I start the bike every 6 weeks or so, however when I tried last time it wouldn't run, didn't even want to fire. Initially I thought it may have been the fuel, so after adding 5 litres of Petrol and turning the ignition on several times to prime, I find I'm still having no joy. Previously it would always start like new, never an issue. Any advice or thoughts on a fix would be much appreciated.
Mine's done this - remove the fuel pump relay - crank bike for 20 - 30 seconds then while cranking push the relay back in. Its under the rear seat and marked quite clearly - the 'science' is that the plugs need to be cleaned / dried without additional fuel being injected - then once dry adding fuel you get a spark and bike starts
Thanks for the info Alblade, it'll be a couple of weeks from now before I'm able to try that but hopefully that'll fix it.
You say the battery is on a trickle charger, but is it cranking over fast enough when you try to start it? My 2014 also did a similar thing two months ago turning over with no sign of life. A fresh battery did the trick.
It certainly seems to be cranking over as normal Blade runner 1, but looking through previous threads a new battery seems to solve most cases! Thanks for the info, will maybe just have to purchase a new battery and then take it from there.
Yes unfortunately there could be several causes, if you've got access to a set of jump leads you could try giving it a jump start ruling out the battery. The blade's battery is pretty small I guess to save space and weight and when it drops to a certain capacity it just doesn't cut it. Hope you get to the bottom of it soon.
i am thinking the same i guess.... starting up every few weeks aint such a great idea unless u warm it up completely ... if not u only foul the plugs with all them cold starts and eventually it may even causse starting issues.... i just let it sit for winter and start it up when its time to ride....not short runs in between.....
When I start the bike I let it run for 3 - 5 minutes, so I don't suppose it is reaching normal temperature.
as stated, if you aren't allowing it to reach full temps. you are doing more harm than good, unless you are getting the fans kicking in and out and the oil hot enough you will build up condensation in the engine, and if it is still running on cold start map will foul plugs
When I'm home next I'll try and start the bike again with a full battery, if no joy then I'll go down the path of new spark plugs. The bike is due it's first MOT next month so a good opportunity for new oil, filters, plugs etc. at the same time.
what i would do to have a good shot at getting it starting again is; -firstly let it sit for overnight with the throttle tied full open...this way remaining petrol fumes can evaporate more easily. -make sure u have a good battery now before attempting to start first close the throttle again... with a little luck u get it going again.....then make sure to warm it up till operating temps (prefferably take it for a spin)
