89 kawasaki

diyyo · May 22nd, 2016, 06:20 PM

hey i got a ninja 250 its a 89 and how do i check the starter solenoid is broken. i cant see the head light displays or anything i checked the fuse and it was broke so i replaced and nothing how do i know if its broken like how do i do a test

Ghostt · May 22nd, 2016, 06:48 PM

Welcome, and to test the solenoid just take a screwdriver and touch it across both poles located on the top, if it cranks this way but not the starter button, then the solenoid is bad.

This is assuming you've already checked the connections, like battery etc....

Sidenote: there is a 30A fuse located on the solenoid, check that first to be sure it's not blown.

RacinNinja · May 22nd, 2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostt

Welcome, and to test the solenoid just take a screwdriver and touch it across both poles located on the top, if it cranks this way but not the starter button, then the solenoid is bad.

This is assuming you've already checked the connections, like battery etc....

Sidenote: there is a 30A fuse located on the solenoid, check that first to be sure it's not blown.

He has another thread where he's trying to bypass the ignition, just an FYI.

Ghostt · May 22nd, 2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

He has another thread where he's trying to bypass the ignition, just an FYI.

Ahhh okay I just checked him out

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=267323

@diyyo also assuming you've got it all wired correctly......

diyyo · May 22nd, 2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostt

Ahhh okay I just checked him out

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=267323

@diyyo also assuming you've got it all wired correctly......

so what do i do it cranks. also to note i had it running before all of this and then it just stopped working on me liek no lights on the dash at first it was like dimming then nothign no more light nothing

Ghostt · May 22nd, 2016, 07:13 PM

Make sure the battery is charged 100%, and that it's still good, when in doubt replace it.

You have to start with a 100% battery, otherwise your wasting your time.

Also check all connections, redo them to make 100% sure.

diyyo · May 22nd, 2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostt

Make sure the battery is charged 100%, and that it's still good, when in doubt replace it.

You have to start with a 100% battery, otherwise your wasting your time.

Also check all connections, redo them to make 100% sure.

ok ill unplug everything and replug it in and check all the wiring anything else i should check

Ghostt · May 22nd, 2016, 08:18 PM

Is your battery charged? What is the shape of it? Age? Etc....

diyyo · May 23rd, 2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostt

Is your battery charged? What is the shape of it? Age? Etc....

its a brand new battery just bought 6 days ago so i checked everything i tested the solenoid and it works great its a wiring issue i just dont know where tho i unplugged it repluged it in still nothing idk where to start. also i check the ground wire its good so yeah where do i go from here

RacinNinja · May 23rd, 2016, 10:43 AM

Clutch switch.

diyyo · May 23rd, 2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

Clutch switch.

but would that not make all the dash lights not show up

May 22nd, 2016, 06:20 PM	#1
diyyo ninjette.org newbie Name: anthony Location: temecula Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 89 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 6	89 kawasaki hey i got a ninja 250 its a 89 and how do i check the starter solenoid is broken. i cant see the head light displays or anything i checked the fuse and it was broke so i replaced and nothing how do i know if its broken like how do i do a test

May 22nd, 2016, 06:48 PM	#2
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Welcome, and to test the solenoid just take a screwdriver and touch it across both poles located on the top, if it cranks this way but not the starter button, then the solenoid is bad. This is assuming you've already checked the connections, like battery etc.... Sidenote: there is a 30A fuse located on the solenoid, check that first to be sure it's not blown. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

May 22nd, 2016, 07:13 PM	#6
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Make sure the battery is charged 100%, and that it's still good, when in doubt replace it. You have to start with a 100% battery, otherwise your wasting your time. Also check all connections, redo them to make 100% sure. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

May 22nd, 2016, 08:18 PM	#8
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Is your battery charged? What is the shape of it? Age? Etc.... __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

May 23rd, 2016, 10:43 AM	#10
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	Clutch switch. __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!