Hi all well here it goes the problem is i just bought a 99 zx7 with 11,000 miles on it and it does not crank all the time like every morning the temp outside is around 55 to 60 and when i do the chock it runs, but when i take the choke off it turns off again. After about 5 attempts every moring it finally runs im not sure if its the battery or not i just had a tune up but he did not check the battery is there any suggestions i should to and also how to i get to the battery is it under the seat cause i have no idea. I tried looking removing the seat but it seems like im going to brake it PLEASE somebody help me




THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP

 

If it is cranking over, then your battery is fine. Most carbed bikes need to run choked for a few minutes until they warm up to operating temperature. What I do is start it choked, and while it is warming up choked, I gear up, attach my luggage (laptop bag under cargo net), etc... double check things like chain slack, tire pressure, etc... after those tasks (about 3 or 4 minutes total), then the bike is usually good to run. Slowly back off the choke and let it idle just a moment more without choke... then you should be good to go. First starts in the morning are usually the most difficult. Let it idle choked for a couple minutes and you will be fine.

As for seat removal - remove the rear seat, and inside the tray there is a pull-cord for the front seat. Pull and hold this cord while lifting the rear of the front seat. That should do it.

 

I believe in the 5 minute rule on start ups and warm up times.

My '90 starts up in a hearbeat, so kinda curious on the extra attempts in starting.

 

Thanks on all the info guys i did find the battery and also took the bike to Fun Machines aka the Stealership come to find out the battery was in the bike for over 8 months with min. cranks from the prev. owner, it looked so bad that there were spiders inhabiting the battery compartment with dirt and a couple of dead ants.