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April 18th, 2012, 06:31 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Eric
Location: Etters pa
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250,93 vulcan 750 Posts: 92
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weird starting problem
Well when I start my bike it just clicks at the magnetic switch. Thought it was my battery but it tests at 12.3 volts and 14.3ish when running. You can pop start it then it will run fine and sometimes start with the switch but most times it just clicks. Is their any way to test the switch to see if that is it ? I dont really want to spend 63 bucks if its not the problem
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April 18th, 2012, 08:24 AM
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Ms. Personality
Name: CB
Location: Murvill, TN
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.
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Check for loose ground. Check your starter. Sounds like a bad spot on your commutator.
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April 18th, 2012, 09:28 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Eric
Location: Etters pa
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250,93 vulcan 750 Posts: 92
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even when it starts to start it does it spins over extremely slow. weird thing was that for when i first got it a month ago it was fine now its acting up.
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April 18th, 2012, 07:17 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Eric
Location: Etters pa
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250,93 vulcan 750 Posts: 92
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well I think I solved the problem. its the battery. when you jump it it starts right up and i switched batteries with my other ninja and it started right up. So now i need to find a battery that isnt a million bucks thats local. And idea why my current battery reads 12 volts but wont start the bike?
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April 18th, 2012, 07:39 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Chris
Location: Newnan, G.A.
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347
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Corrosion possibly, faulty connections?
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April 18th, 2012, 08:29 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: George
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250, C10 Concours Posts: 109
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A good battery fully charged reads around 12.6 volts. If your meter is accurate, 12.3 volts is a sign of impending death.
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April 18th, 2012, 08:43 PM
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Autozone. That's where I got a new battery. In the mean time, learn how to bump start the bike. You'll want to know how to do that so you don't get stranded somewhere.
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April 18th, 2012, 08:47 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49
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Battery could have a bad cell. Check what the voltage is as you turn over the starter.
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April 18th, 2012, 08:51 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49
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And yeah I grabbed my last battery at autozone. I think it was around $40 with exchange. Just see if it is a "wet" or "dry" battery. The "dry" battery will have to sit over night after they add the acid to it.
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April 19th, 2012, 04:01 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Eric
Location: Etters pa
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250,93 vulcan 750 Posts: 92
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i found one at autozone it was the only place in town that had one and it was 100 so im gonna look around alittle or just buy one off line. And bump starting has come in handy im glad the ninja is so light makes bumpstarting so easy
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April 19th, 2012, 04:12 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Eric
Location: Iowa City
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I just got a battery from Balistic Batteries It has the same amp output but weighs 1.5 lb instead of the normal 7 lb.
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