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mr_malina · March 21st, 2020, 11:18 PM

I just got a 2008 Ninja 250R, previous owner had it sitting outside under a tarp for a couple years. I can get the bike to crank if I jump the battery to the primary starter wire but not using the start circuit.

What I have done:
*Bike is connected to a car battery at moment, I am sure its not a dead battery issue.
*Verified start button functions
*Jumped clutch safety switch (no change)
*Verified power at start relay and it appears to be working. Also swapped with headlight relay, no change.
*All fuses are good
*Checked the wires on the starter solenoid. Large white wire has power and two small wires appear to be grounded.

My understanding is neutral safety switch is irrelevant since I jumped the clutch switch. I am also under the impression that the kick stand switch wont matter for this test.

What am I missing?

March 21st, 2020, 11:18 PM	#1
mr_malina ninjette.org newbie Name: Derek Location: Shelton, WA Join Date: Mar 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 3	Need help troubleshooting no crank I just got a 2008 Ninja 250R, previous owner had it sitting outside under a tarp for a couple years. I can get the bike to crank if I jump the battery to the primary starter wire but not using the start circuit. What I have done: Bike is connected to a car battery at moment, I am sure its not a dead battery issue. Verified start button functions Jumped clutch safety switch (no change) Verified power at start relay and it appears to be working. Also swapped with headlight relay, no change. All fuses are good Checked the wires on the starter solenoid. Large white wire has power and two small wires appear to be grounded. My understanding is neutral safety switch is irrelevant since I jumped the clutch switch. I am also under the impression that the kick stand switch wont matter for this test. What am I missing?