My cousin let me store my Ninja EX500 in his garage for the winter, and he promised me he would start it 2-3 times a month and let it run for a bit to keep it in good running order over the winter.

Well, ******** never did, now I have a fully dead battery, and I am sure all my fluids have settled.

So, besides a new battery and an oil change, what should i be doing before I attempt to start it again?

Thanks

 

Drain the carb bowls.

lol, good ol' brotherly love right there. At least the ride is still in one piece!

Welcome to the forums.

edit: Moved to Gen Tech

 

Thanks Dragon!

Is this covered in the owners manual, or can you point me somewhere on here that details it? Want to make sure I do it right hehe (I am a new rider as of June last year, still learnin)

 

hmm, not sure if that topic is covered in the manual. Was just mentioning what I would do is all.

 

How long was it sitting?

 

Since the beginning of November almost.

Now, how would I go about finding out how to drain the carb bowls?

Hoping to go over this weekend and do it all up and take'r for a spin!

 

If you look though from the right side of the bike you can see the bowls on the bottom of the carbs. You will need a small allen wrench to open the drains. I would drain the tank, change the oil, and replace the plugs. Also check the coolant I found I had developed a small leak in mine over the winter and was low.