Jump started backwards

MrAtom · November 25th, 2014, 06:19 PM

I've been able to laugh off every silly little mistake I've made with this bike, and every mechanical issue I've had with it, but now I'm pissed off. I jump started it backwards, such a stupid mistake. Now when I turn the key to the on position, nothing happens. No lights turn on, nothing. So, what should I do? I don't even know where to start. I'm even playing with the idea of selling my bike and just quit riding. This has been one problem after another, and if I'm going to make a mistake as stupid as that, I don't know if I even belong on a bike. But, it all depends on what I have to do to fix it. If I just need to swap out some fuses or something, I can do that. What does ninjette think? Thanks.

csmith12 · November 25th, 2014, 06:25 PM

Jumpstarted it backward... hmmmm you mean hooked up the cables + to - and - to +? Red to black and black to red? Most likely your main fuse is blown. Hopefully it's that simple.

Crossing my fingers for you.

Ghostt · November 25th, 2014, 06:26 PM

Did you check the main 30 amp fuse on the starter solenoid? Also check the other fuses as well

Sirref · November 25th, 2014, 06:26 PM

interesting, I didn't even know you could do that
it's all up to you man, mistakes like this are a part of life so there's no real reason to not do things you want just because you make silly mistakes from time to time.

edit: I'm a dumbass, I thought you were roll starting it backwards

probably a fuse, worst case the battery is fried

cbinker · November 25th, 2014, 06:35 PM

check all your fuses.

MrAtom · November 25th, 2014, 06:43 PM

Where is the main fuse? I looked in the fuse box on the right-hand side and saw a 30A fuse in there, but it looked fine and I ohmed it out and it's still got connection, but then I saw that it's apparently a spare fuse and doesn't connect to anything.

Edit: found it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

interesting, I didn't even know you could do that
it's all up to you man, mistakes like this are a part of life so there's no real reason to not do things you want just because you make silly mistakes from time to time.

It's that everyone I know is against it, and I make a LOT of mistakes associated with this motorcycle. I may want to stop before I make a life-ending mistake. I'm still not sure. Human error sucks. I want to be a robot, but with feelings.

Sirref · November 25th, 2014, 06:46 PM

making mistakes is part of the normal learning process, I know I've made my fair share of them

csmith12 · November 25th, 2014, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

making mistakes is part of the normal learning process, I know I've made my fair share of them

I have made my fair share too.

cbinker · November 25th, 2014, 06:55 PM

if you don't make mistakes you aren't learning.

csmith12 · November 25th, 2014, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

if you don't make mistakes you aren't learning.

Quite possibly the best quote on this whole forum.

MrAtom · November 25th, 2014, 07:14 PM

Yeah, that thing's toast. Thanks, Kawasaki, for leaving me a spare

It's fixed. I'm not sure which makes me dumber, the fact that I jump started it backwards or the fact that I was so heavily discouraged by such a simple fix.

Thanks so much, guys. Not only for telling me to fix my fuses, but for the kind words and encouragement. I love this forum

csmith12 · November 25th, 2014, 07:45 PM

Although, I must ask... which fuse was blown?

Ghostt · November 25th, 2014, 07:48 PM

No worries, we've all made some simple mistakes, it never bothers me, I just laugh, and fix it.

Glad you got it fixed, no be sure to replace your spare fuse, I always carry a few in the tool kit as well, just in case I or someone else I'm riding with needs one.

Ghostt · November 25th, 2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Although, I must ask... which fuse was blown?

There's only one 30 amp fuse on the whole bike, starter solenoid/main fuse. All other fuses are and should be 10 amps.

MrAtom · November 25th, 2014, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Although, I must ask... which fuse was blown?

Main fuse, like you said.

Motofool · November 25th, 2014, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

.............I'm not sure which makes me dumber, the fact that I jump started it backwards or the fact that I was so heavily discouraged by such a simple fix...........

psykown · February 12th, 2015, 09:16 PM

when I read the subject I assumed he meant bumpstarting the bike backwards lol You just made my day! Good luck with the bike I know the feeling

Ghostt · February 12th, 2015, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Ain't that the honest truth.

crazymadbastard · February 13th, 2015, 12:54 PM

You suck, get over it.
Your goal is to become less sucky until you become good.

I still suck at at lot of things.

choneofakind · February 13th, 2015, 05:45 PM

Started it backwards? Just flip the handlebars, it will work! Else you'll look like duddly do-right

iamjacob · February 14th, 2015, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psykown

when I read the subject I assumed he meant bumpstarting the bike backwards lol You just made my day! Good luck with the bike I know the feeling

I thought the same thing when I read the title and started thinking if it was even possible.

spooph · February 17th, 2015, 09:47 AM

You didn't notice the sparks? :P I'm with everybody else... Made a ton of stupid mistakes, it is life. It certainly is easy to get discouraged, but keep learning and things get easier...

November 25th, 2014, 06:19 PM	#1
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Jump started backwards I've been able to laugh off every silly little mistake I've made with this bike, and every mechanical issue I've had with it, but now I'm pissed off. I jump started it backwards, such a stupid mistake. Now when I turn the key to the on position, nothing happens. No lights turn on, nothing. So, what should I do? I don't even know where to start. I'm even playing with the idea of selling my bike and just quit riding. This has been one problem after another, and if I'm going to make a mistake as stupid as that, I don't know if I even belong on a bike. But, it all depends on what I have to do to fix it. If I just need to swap out some fuses or something, I can do that. What does ninjette think? Thanks.

November 25th, 2014, 06:25 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Jumpstarted it backward... hmmmm you mean hooked up the cables + to - and - to +? Red to black and black to red? Most likely your main fuse is blown. Hopefully it's that simple. Crossing my fingers for you. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 25th, 2014, 06:26 PM	#3
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November 25th, 2014, 06:26 PM	#4
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	interesting, I didn't even know you could do that it's all up to you man, mistakes like this are a part of life so there's no real reason to not do things you want just because you make silly mistakes from time to time. edit: I'm a dumbass, I thought you were roll starting it backwards probably a fuse, worst case the battery is fried __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

November 25th, 2014, 06:35 PM	#5
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	check all your fuses. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

November 25th, 2014, 06:46 PM	#7
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	making mistakes is part of the normal learning process, I know I've made my fair share of them __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?
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November 25th, 2014, 06:55 PM	#9
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	if you don't make mistakes you aren't learning. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com
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November 25th, 2014, 07:45 PM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Although, I must ask... which fuse was blown? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 25th, 2014, 07:48 PM	#13
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	No worries, we've all made some simple mistakes, it never bothers me, I just laugh, and fix it. Glad you got it fixed, no be sure to replace your spare fuse, I always carry a few in the tool kit as well, just in case I or someone else I'm riding with needs one. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

February 12th, 2015, 09:16 PM	#17
psykown ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Lancaster CA Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 "sold" 2014 ninja 300 "Gold" 2000 DRZ400S (Sold the POS) K7 GSXR600 (Also POS...see a pattern? Posts: 207	when I read the subject I assumed he meant bumpstarting the bike backwards lol You just made my day! Good luck with the bike I know the feeling

February 13th, 2015, 12:54 PM	#19
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	You suck, get over it. Your goal is to become less sucky until you become good. I still suck at at lot of things. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

February 13th, 2015, 05:45 PM	#20
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Started it backwards? Just flip the handlebars, it will work! Else you'll look like duddly do-right

February 17th, 2015, 09:47 AM	#22
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	You didn't notice the sparks? :P I'm with everybody else... Made a ton of stupid mistakes, it is life. It certainly is easy to get discouraged, but keep learning and things get easier... __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

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