Should make this a sticky. Just did another one yesturday. Same thing every time.

Old 03-31-2010, 03:01 PM #18
kneedragger88
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Default Re: '09 Ninja 250 - Not Starting
I store about 30 of these every year. End of season I drain the gas, run the bike 10 min on stabil (d) gas then drain the tanks. Put them away with the batterys on charge and every spring about 1 in 10 wont run.
Its ALWAYS the same thing. Somehow the teenie tiny pilot jets plug up and dont allow any fuel through. I would put money on this being your problem.
To test my theory go get a propane torch like you would use for plumbing. Just turn on the propane NO FLAME and hold to your airbox intake. On that bike right side there are three bolts holding on the cover. Put the torch bleeding raw propane into the intake and try again. Bet it starts!
Dont worry the propane will do no harm to your engine unlike over use of ether (quick start). If I prove out correct pull the carbs and blow out the pilots. re-assemble and she will run good as new.
If you can get it pm me I can come get it running. I work cheap.