No Crank

[Gavin_Coffey]

Hey fellas. I've recently tried to fire up my Ninja, well try is the key word here... After sitting since Dec I try to start it, obviously the battery is dead and I get the relay click and the solenoid whine, well I charge the battery, nothing, I jump it, nothing... I thought at first my starter failed but that isn't the case, when I jump the Starter to the batter the bike runs like a champ... My only real question is is the solenoid toast? I don't hear it whine anymore but still nothing happens, I'm able to ride but having to rig to ride isn't my favorite thing.. What are yall's thoughts?

[Ghostt]

Not sure, try jumping across the posts on the top of the solenoid.

If it cranks and starts, could be solenoid is toast.

If nothing happens when you jump out the solenoid, then make sure ALL CONNECTIONS ARE CLEAN AND TIGHT, CHECK ALL FUSES AS WELL, then test again.

And better plan on buying a new battery, and also get a battery tender too, while your at it, and read up on proper motorcycle storage.

Did you treat the gasoline before storing the bike? If not I see a carburetor cleaning in your future as well.

[Gavin_Coffey]

Originally Posted by Ghostt

Not sure, try jumping across the posts on the top of the solenoid.

If it cranks and starts, could be solenoid is toast.

If nothing happens when you jump out the solenoid, then make sure ALL CONNECTIONS ARE CLEAN AND TIGHT, CHECK ALL FUSES AS WELL, then test again.

And better plan on buying a new battery, and also get a battery tender too, while your at it, and read up on proper motorcycle storage.

Did you treat the gasoline before storing the bike? If not I see a carburetor cleaning in your future as well.

I've done that and the bike runs... Starter is fine and all the connections appear to be good. Solenoid I think... I stored it with minimal fuel and I've already drained the tank and it has fresh fuel. I do need a battery but I haven't gotten around to getting one yet...

[Ghostt]

Originally Posted by Gavin_Coffey

I've done that and the bike runs... Starter is fine and all the connections appear to be good. Solenoid I think... I stored it with minimal fuel and I've already drained the tank and it has fresh fuel. I do need a battery but I haven't gotten around to getting one yet...

Yup, solenoid it sounds like to me.

[Gavin_Coffey]

Originally Posted by Ghostt

Yup, solenoid it sounds like to me.

I hope that's it... It's an easy repair... I wonder why it failed, Solenoids are pretty simple, no? Electromagnet and a contact? I hear the relay in the Junction box click but nothing more than that... Anyway I'm going for a ride, starter button or not.

[Ghostt]

Originally Posted by Gavin_Coffey

I hope that's it... It's an easy repair... I wonder why it failed, Solenoids are pretty simple, no? Electromagnet and a contact? I hear the relay in the Junction box click but nothing more than that... Anyway I'm going for a ride, starter button or not.

Hard to say, some seem to last forever, some don't.

Enjoy the ride.