Hello from the new guy

I've never posted or joined a group like this, but I'm looking for like-minded riders out there who may have some info and or advice. I've been riding for almost 10 years, the last six on my 2000 VFR. I'm not what you would call a "gear-head." I like to ride on my bike, not work on it. So far I haven't had to work on it at all, aside from changing oil and adding fluids. But this week for the first time ever my bike won't start. It's got power, injectors are working, lights and gauges are on, starter sounds like it's working , it just won't fire up. I'm wondering if I've fouled a plug or flooded it. I was just wondering what can I do before I take it in to the shop? I was going to take it in to have tires put on it anyway, but I thought I would ask around to see if I could save a few bucks.
I don't have a service manual either, so if anyone has a PDF that would be awesome. So, that's my story. I hope more of you are out there riding instead of sitting at a computer reading my sob story.- Alex

 

Oh, I just found the service manual here. I could still use the advice.-alex

 

How do you know it's getting fuel? have you checked the plugs?

 

Take it to the shop!

Unless you have all the time in the world, take your bike to the shop and let a pro work on it.

Unless your time is worth less than a motorcycle mechanic, or you just like to do-it-yourself, a shop is usually the best answer.

I personally have a hard time justifying spending my few free hours working on a bike, when I can usually get work done right for $50USD an hour.:biggrin:

 

how many miles on those plugs?? anything over 10,000 might be too much.
if it's flooded, waiting an hour should help, and try re-charging your battery too......

 

It was Plugs.

Thanks everyone for your input, it really helped.
I double checked my service records and realized the plugs had not been changed. So I got just over 18K on the original plugs. I did take it to a local Honda shop and they replaced plugs and both tires in one shot. I'm rolling again! By-the-way, I went with the Metzeler ME 6's to replace the old ME 4's.
I noticed the difference as soon as I sat in the saddle. Ah, the smell of new rubber.
Be safe out there.
Alex