FI light on?
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FI light on?
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Um, it cranks fast but doesn't crank? That makes no sense. If it's "cranking" that means the motor is turning over. If the starter I'd just spinning fast, then It's not cranking. That would indicate a starter clutch issue since the engine isn't rising to start.
So have you checked to be sure that the crankshaft is actually turning when hitting the starter?
Actually I don't think I heard or it was paying attention to it - but that is a good to thing look at. Although It would be strange for fuel pump to go bad this early - bike only has 37k on it?When you turn the bike on do you hear the fuel pump prime?
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Sorry for confusion and thanks for you're reply SkyDork. What I meant to say is that it starts cranking, then when I pull down on the throttle it cranks even faster like it is about to turn over.
Also, is the crankshaft that weird gear like thing that is in the rear seat? It starts winding a little before I even try to hit the starter so I guess it is working? Sorry - I am new to troubleshooting.
Is there a walkthrough guide/video on how to do this?Several things happen when you turn the ignition key on. The fuel pump with run for 4 seconds to prime the fuel rail, the exhaust servo in the tail section will run through a cycle, the instrument cluster will cycle the lights and indicators, and the secondary butterfly valves in the throttlebodies will cycle (on later models). Until everything stops moving/cycling, you shouldn't hit the starter button.
And since it's fuel injected, the primary butterfly valves will be closed normally when starting. If you open the throttle, that opens the valves and keys more air into the motor. That is easier for the starter motor to turn the engine over and it will speed up slightly. And is completely unnecessary with fuel injection. You shouldn't open the throttle while starting it because that will lean it out and it should be rich for starting.
So I'd be checking fuel pressure out of the fuel pump at this point to be sure it's getting the proper amount of fuel. Sounds like that may be the issue based on the rest of the description.
"How To" Test Your Fuel Pump - Kawasaki ZX-10R.netIs there a walkthrough guide/video on how to do this?
"How To" Test Your Fuel Pump - Kawasaki ZX-10R.netIs there a walkthrough guide/video on how to do this?
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Clean all rust off with some electrical cleaning spray. You should find more...
If your FI light stays on, then read on how to read the code, this will help you determine the issue.
http://www.zx-10r.net/forum/f28/all-gens-so-your-fi-light-218666.html
I appreciate you're quick help Tasos.If the bike was sitting so long maybe other connections are corroded, good to check.
If you don't have an FI light, you must check fuel (fuel pump/bad fuel), spark (spark plugs) and tip over sensor (on the hook where the tank bolts to the subframe).
Battery must be good, check all fuses under the seat.
No need to open the throttle while starting the bike.
Another possibility: You said you ordered a new key, does your bike have an immobilizer (do you see a red circle in your key lock)?
Where are you located?