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So I've already laid down the bike...albeit I wasn't moving and I managed to let it tip over gently. I tried starting it again and I can hear the starter going but the engine doesn't turn over. Any ideas?

For reference:
- I thought it might be flooded so I opened up the throttle while starting. No luck.
- Fuel valve is turned to ON, engine cut-off switch is off, transmission is in Neutral.
- I seriously did not lay it down hard at all. I started to tip and put my foot down, but the weight was too much and I gently laid it down. I immediately stopped the engine with the cut-off switch.
- I have not tried using the choke, since I had been running the bike five minutes prior. Also, I thought it might be flooded so opening the choke didn't seem like a good idea.
- Bike is a Kawasaki Ninja 250

Thanks in advance.

How long did you try to start it... I've heard they are a PITA to restart for 15+ minutes after tipping down b/c of the flooding... dunno if it's true 'cause I haven't set mine down yet.

dieziege wrote:How long did you try to start it... I've heard they are a PITA to restart for 15+ minutes after tipping down b/c of the flooding... dunno if it's true 'cause I haven't set mine down yet.

Yeah, it looks like it was flooded...and it was a PITA to start it up again. I was a little more persistent this time around and held the throttle fully open while starting it. After 15 seconds or so, it eventually turned over and the bike is fine now...whew! Thanks dieziege. Another chronicle in the misadventures of the newbie

Most times when you tip a bike, it fouls the plugs. They usually get soaked with oil and do make it a PIA to start again. Glad you got running!