ninjette.org

Go Back   ninjette.org > 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R > 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old June 30th, 2013, 02:39 AM   #1
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Won't start... :( HELP!

Ok... I tried looking at different threads and had no luck finding a solution. Maybe you guys can help me out...

My 2006 Ninja 250 stalled on me when I was on the freeway. I think it was because I ran out of fuel. I looked inside the fuel tank to see if I had some fuel in there and there was a little bit (but not much). Anyways, I tried starting the bike and it would crank, but not turn over. I continued to try to start it and finally NOTHING! I mean, it won't even crank! I pushed my bike in the emergency lane for about half a mile until I was off the freeway. All in 100 degree weather in Pleasanton, CA. UGH!

My question is: By attempting several times with the ignition button, did I kill the starter?

Luckily, I had a friend that was close by help me 'bump start' the bike to get it to a gas station.

I had to 'bump start' the bike after the fill up and rode it back 40 miles to San Francisco.

So why can't I start the bike the normal way? What the EFF did I do to my bike?

Anyone? Please help...
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote




Old June 30th, 2013, 04:00 AM   #2
tubarney
ninjette.org sage
 
Name: Brad
Location: Sydney
Join Date: Mar 2012

Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2010 SE

Posts: 573
You most likely drained your battery.

How long did you push the starter button for?
tubarney is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 07:56 AM   #3
Motofool
Daily Ninjette rider
 
Motofool's Avatar
 
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011

Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250

Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
Cool

Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
.........My 2006 Ninja 250 stalled on me when I was on the freeway. I think it was because I ran out of fuel. I looked inside the fuel tank to see if I had some fuel in there and there was a little bit (but not much). Anyways, I tried starting the bike and it would crank, but not turn over..........
Di you turn the petcock to reserve?

Check this out:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Troubleshooting
__________________________________________________
Motofool
.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly
"Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí
Motofool is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 10:09 AM   #4
sLick415
ninjette.org guru
 
Name: Danny
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Dec 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R

Posts: 263
Dead battery
sLick415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 10:20 AM   #5
Alex
ninjette.org dude
 
Alex's Avatar
 
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008

Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE, '15 CRF110F, '13 TT-R50E

Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
Quote:
Originally Posted by Motofool View Post
Di you turn the petcock to reserve?
+1
__________________________________________________
Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org

ninjette.org Terms of Service

Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first.

The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)
Alex is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 10:20 AM   #6
Alex
ninjette.org dude
 
Alex's Avatar
 
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008

Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE, '15 CRF110F, '13 TT-R50E

Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
/moved to pre-gen tech, OP has a 2006. (with a reserve setting on the petcock)
__________________________________________________
Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org

ninjette.org Terms of Service

Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first.

The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)
Alex is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 10:45 AM   #7
GREY NINJA
ninjette.org member
 
Name: ninja
Location: LAND OF OZ
Join Date: Sep 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250

Posts: 100
If you jump start it and it starts, then battery need changing
GREY NINJA is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 01:43 PM   #8
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by tubarney View Post
You most likely drained your battery.

How long did you push the starter button for?

I was an idiot and continued to press it over and over again until it no longer would crank. ( I was desperate to get out of the 100+ degree weather and off the freeway).
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 01:46 PM   #9
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by Motofool View Post
Di you turn the petcock to reserve?

Check this out:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Troubleshooting

After I walked half a mile, in 100+ degree heat, and got off the freeway I did switch over to reserve and bump started my bike to get it to a gas station.
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 01:50 PM   #10
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by sLick415 View Post
Dead battery
Quote:
Originally Posted by GREY NINJA View Post
If you jump start it and it starts, then battery need changing
So my battery is shot? I tried to start the bike this morning and could hear a click from what I'm assuming is a relay or solenoid. It's only one click (not a repetitive clicking). It won't even crank. Is it just my battery? Can the battery be saved by charging it or do I need a new one? I checked the voltage on it and I got a reading of 12.6...
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 01:52 PM   #11
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
BTW... thanks for your guys help! I know I rather be out riding right now too...
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 02:07 PM   #12
Motofool
Daily Ninjette rider
 
Motofool's Avatar
 
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011

Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250

Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
Cool

Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
So my battery is shot? I tried to start the bike this morning and could hear a click from what I'm assuming is a relay or solenoid. It's only one click (not a repetitive clicking). Can the battery be saved by charging it or do I need a new one? I checked the voltage on it and I got a reading of 12.6...
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_to_...attery_is_dead

You are welcome
__________________________________________________
Motofool
.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly
"Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí
Motofool is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 02:09 PM   #13
PEN25
ninjette.org member
 
Name: phil
Location: tulsa
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2001 ex250

Posts: 15
your battery maybe fine, but when was the last time you replaced it? btw put in an external fuel filter that is clear so you can visually see the fuel.
PEN25 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 02:25 PM   #14
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by Motofool View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by PEN25 View Post
your battery maybe fine, but when was the last time you replaced it? btw put in an external fuel filter that is clear so you can visually see the fuel.

I bought the bike used and I'm assuming it is the original battery. Previous owner didn't have any service records...

I did get a reading of 12.6 when I tested the battery. However, I tried starting the bike and all I would get is a click when I pressed the start button. No starter crank... no other sounds... just a 'click'. What else could it be? I'm kinda a newb to motorcycles and its mechanics. Is there anything else I should check?
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 03:54 PM   #15
GREY NINJA
ninjette.org member
 
Name: ninja
Location: LAND OF OZ
Join Date: Sep 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250

Posts: 100
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
I bought the bike used and I'm assuming it is the original battery. Previous owner didn't have any service records...

I did get a reading of 12.6 when I tested the battery. However, I tried starting the bike and all I would get is a click when I pressed the start button. No starter crank... no other sounds... just a 'click'. What else could it be? I'm kinda a newb to motorcycles and its mechanics. Is there anything else I should check?
If you jump start it and it starts, then battery need changing
GREY NINJA is offline   Reply With Quote


Old June 30th, 2013, 07:28 PM   #16
PEN25
ninjette.org member
 
Name: phil
Location: tulsa
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2001 ex250

Posts: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by GREY NINJA View Post
If you jump start it and it starts, then battery need changing
after letting it charge it should read around 13.8v if it doesnt come up to 13.8 and you have good fluid levels then the battery needs replaced. i have a battery minder and it can revive some batt's but most replace theirs about every 3 or 4 years if not every year if they dont start it on the off season
PEN25 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 12:13 AM   #17
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by PEN25 View Post
after letting it charge it should read around 13.8v if it doesnt come up to 13.8 and you have good fluid levels then the battery needs replaced. i have a battery minder and it can revive some batt's but most replace theirs about every 3 or 4 years if not every year if they dont start it on the off season

I'll let it sit with the battery charger and hope that it starts up tomorrow... keeping my fingers cross until then!

If I get no change in status, what should I proceed on checking?
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 01:36 AM   #18
GREY NINJA
ninjette.org member
 
Name: ninja
Location: LAND OF OZ
Join Date: Sep 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250

Posts: 100
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
I'll let it sit with the battery charger and hope that it starts up tomorrow... keeping my fingers cross until then!

If I get no change in status, what should I proceed on checking?
If that do not work time for a new battery
GREY NINJA is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 07:34 PM   #19
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by tubarney View Post
You most likely drained your battery.

How long did you push the starter button for?
Quote:
Originally Posted by sLick415 View Post
Dead battery
Quote:
Originally Posted by GREY NINJA View Post
If you jump start it and it starts, then battery need changing
Quote:
Originally Posted by PEN25 View Post
your battery maybe fine, but when was the last time you replaced it? btw put in an external fuel filter that is clear so you can visually see the fuel.

So I forgot to charge the battery last night...

So, I decided to just jump start the bike.

I connected the booster cables... switched everything on... and NOTHING!

I couldn't jump start the bike!

Why can't I start my bike??? My other question is: Wouldn't a battery kinda recharge itself if I rode the bike over an hour?

Please help...
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 07:43 PM   #20
Asspire
Fix It Till Ya Break It
 
Asspire's Avatar
 
Name: Asspyre
Location: T.Dot
Join Date: Oct 2011

Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr

Posts: 623
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
So I forgot to charge the battery last night...

So, I decided to just jump start the bike.

I connected the booster cables... switched everything on... and NOTHING!
Did you check the battery voltage before connecting?

I couldn't jump start the bike!
Did you check connections?

Why can't I start my bike??? My other question is: Wouldn't a battery kinda recharge itself if I rode the bike over an hour?
If the Charging system works properly, yes. We will need more info to diagnose.

Please help...
If battery reads 12.6 after recharge, battery is "ok". Next, check fuses, especially the main fuse. Also make sure you have proper connections at battery and ground.

Do any lights come on when in ON position?

Have you installed any thing electrical on the bike recently?
Asspire is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 08:06 PM   #21
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by Asspire View Post
If battery reads 12.6 after recharge, battery is "ok". Next, check fuses, especially the main fuse. Also make sure you have proper connections at battery and ground.

Do any lights come on when in ON position?

Have you installed any thing electrical on the bike recently?

The next day after this incident is when I checked the battery voltage and got a reading of 12.6v...

I checked all the fuses (including the one on the main relay) and connections... all seem to be ok.

When I turn the bike on, the indicator lights come on along with the rear tail lights, but not the headlight.

I have not installed anything new on the bike...
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 09:24 PM   #22
Asspire
Fix It Till Ya Break It
 
Asspire's Avatar
 
Name: Asspyre
Location: T.Dot
Join Date: Oct 2011

Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr

Posts: 623
headlight will come on when engine is turned over. Start with checking starter relay.
Asspire is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 09:28 PM   #23
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by Asspire View Post
headlight will come on when engine is turned over. Start with checking starter relay.
How can I test the starter relay? When I try to start the bike, all I hear is a single click. No crank whatsoever...
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 09:40 PM   #24
TBC
ninjette.org guru
 
TBC's Avatar
 
Name: Dave
Location: Pittsburgh
Join Date: Oct 2011

Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250F

Posts: 308
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
How can I test the starter relay? When I try to start the bike, all I hear is a single click. No crank whatsoever...
New battery...
TBC is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 10:05 PM   #25
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by TBC View Post
New battery...
Everyone says new battery... but even if the battery was bad, wouldn't I be able to jump start the bike??? Or at least get a crank with the booster cables connected?
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 10:07 PM   #26
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Someone please explain to me as if I was a _______
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 1st, 2013, 11:28 PM   #27
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Is it possible I fouled the spark plugs?
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 01:51 AM   #28
GREY NINJA
ninjette.org member
 
Name: ninja
Location: LAND OF OZ
Join Date: Sep 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250

Posts: 100
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
Is it possible I fouled the spark plugs?
No because your engine will still turn over, try to jump it from the starter......connect the red/POSITIVE CABLE TO THE NUT ON THE STARTER( look at picture) and touch the other to a ground
Attached Images
File Type: jpg image.jpg (3.3 KB, 90 views)
GREY NINJA is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 02:23 AM   #29
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by GREY NINJA View Post
No because your engine will still turn over, try to jump it from the starter......connect the red/POSITIVE CABLE TO THE NUT ON THE STARTER( look at picture) and touch the other to a ground
GREY NINJA: So you are saying instead of connecting the booster cables to the battery, I should connect the positive directly to the starter? Or do you mean directly connecting the positive from the bike battery to the starter? Couldn't I also just connect a jumper to the posts of the starter solenoid to get the bike to crank?

Also, the picture of the starter is so small... do you have a bigger picture?
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 08:24 AM   #30
GREY NINJA
ninjette.org member
 
Name: ninja
Location: LAND OF OZ
Join Date: Sep 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250

Posts: 100
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
GREY NINJA: So you are saying instead of connecting the booster cables to the battery, I should connect the positive directly to the starter? Or do you mean directly connecting the positive from the bike battery to the starter? Couldn't I also just connect a jumper to the posts of the starter solenoid to get the bike to crank?

Also, the picture of the starter is so small... do you have a bigger picture?
Jump from car battery (do not run the car battery) and put the positive clamp directly on the starter nut and the neg. on the frame or any ground on the ninja...I just took my starter apart to fix it
Attached Images
File Type: jpg image.jpg (141.9 KB, 5 views)
GREY NINJA is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 05:59 PM   #31
PEN25
ninjette.org member
 
Name: phil
Location: tulsa
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2001 ex250

Posts: 15
12.6 is a sign of a low battery. but could also be symptomatic of a dead cell. it you cant get that battery up to above 13volts time for a new battery. its possible the fuse blew when you attempted to jump it. just be warned your motorcycle probably wont charge much even after riding for an hour.
PEN25 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 06:01 PM   #32
Jred
ninjette.org member
 
Name: john
Location: Houston
Join Date: May 2013

Motorcycle(s): Several

Posts: 61
Quote:
Originally Posted by PEN25 View Post
12.6 is a sign of a low battery. but could also be symptomatic of a dead cell. it you cant get that battery up to above 13volts time for a new battery. its possible the fuse blew when you attempted to jump it. just be warned your motorcycle probably wont charge much even after riding for an hour.
12.6v is not a sign of a low battery.
Jred is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 06:22 PM   #33
PEN25
ninjette.org member
 
Name: phil
Location: tulsa
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2001 ex250

Posts: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jred View Post
12.6v is not a sign of a low battery.
sorry dont know what i was thinking except i was thinking of a car battery. 2.1volt per cell on a motorcycle compared to 2.3 for car battery.
PEN25 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 07:49 PM   #34
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by GREY NINJA View Post
Jump from car battery (do not run the car battery) and put the positive clamp directly on the starter nut and the neg. on the frame or any ground on the ninja...I just took my starter apart to fix it
Quote:
Originally Posted by PEN25 View Post
12.6 is a sign of a low battery. but could also be symptomatic of a dead cell. it you cant get that battery up to above 13volts time for a new battery. its possible the fuse blew when you attempted to jump it. just be warned your motorcycle probably wont charge much even after riding for an hour.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jred View Post
12.6v is not a sign of a low battery.

So I've tried jumping the bike, both by 1)connecting the booster cables to bike battery and rear brake lever, and 2)directly to the starter bolt. Couldn't get my bike to jump either way... just strange to me even if the battery is a goner.

I was able to bump/push start my bike again just because I felt I needed to ride it... (and I did for 2 hours).

Still can't start my bike the normal way!

What else do I need to start checking while I wait for the new battery to arrive???
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 07:54 PM   #35
PEN25
ninjette.org member
 
Name: phil
Location: tulsa
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2001 ex250

Posts: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
So I've tried jumping the bike, both by 1)connecting the booster cables to bike battery and rear brake lever, and 2)directly to the starter bolt. Couldn't get my bike to jump either way... just strange to me even if the battery is a goner.

I was able to bump/push start my bike again just because I felt I needed to ride it... (and I did for 2 hours).

Still can't start my bike the normal way!

What else do I need to start checking while I wait for the new battery to arrive???
did you check the fuses http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_to_check_the_fuses
PEN25 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 08:03 PM   #36
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by PEN25 View Post
I checked all the fuses, including the main fuse and they all checked out fine. This was before I tried jump starting the bike... I'll check them again and make sure I didn't blow any fuses.

If the fuses are fine, is there anything else I should check?
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 08:25 PM   #37
PEN25
ninjette.org member
 
Name: phil
Location: tulsa
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2001 ex250

Posts: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
I checked all the fuses, including the main fuse and they all checked out fine. This was before I tried jump starting the bike... I'll check them again and make sure I didn't blow any fuses.

If the fuses are fine, is there anything else I should check?
wiring. when you try to jump it does it even make the clicking sound? if not its possible your starter solenoid is bad. if you hit it with the jumper cables and it does nothing its you starter
PEN25 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 2nd, 2013, 09:56 PM   #38
deeno415
ninjette.org guru
 
deeno415's Avatar
 
Name: Dino
Location: San Francisco, CA
Join Date: Jun 2013

Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki EX250(Bright Yellow)

Posts: 441
Quote:
Originally Posted by PEN25 View Post
wiring. when you try to jump it does it even make the clicking sound? if not its possible your starter solenoid is bad. if you hit it with the jumper cables and it does nothing its you starter
I get a single click, not the repetitive click... I'm gonna try putting a jumper from the posts of the solenoid to see if it cranks.
deeno415 is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 3rd, 2013, 01:51 AM   #39
GREY NINJA
ninjette.org member
 
Name: ninja
Location: LAND OF OZ
Join Date: Sep 2012

Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250

Posts: 100
I had that same problem
GREY NINJA is offline   Reply With Quote


Old July 3rd, 2013, 07:35 AM   #40
tc.young
ninjette.org member
 
Name: tom
Location: nyc
Join Date: May 2013

Motorcycle(s): '89 klr 650, '00 250r

Posts: 177
Quote:
Originally Posted by deeno415 View Post
I get a single click, not the repetitive click... I'm gonna try putting a jumper from the posts of the solenoid to see if it cranks.
one click might mean the connection between the main wires and the battery are not getting enough contact. try loosening it, wiggling it and tightening the cables to the battery.
tc.young is offline   Reply With Quote


Reply




Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Won't start Espinoza07 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 6 September 14th, 2014 08:07 PM
Help!!!!!!!! - bike won't start auntymunga 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 5 August 18th, 2014 06:54 AM
bike won't start... nebraskan 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 4 May 11th, 2011 01:48 AM
Ninja Won't Start!! Tintkng 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 3 March 7th, 2010 12:18 PM
Won't start Momaru 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk 15 August 9th, 2009 09:48 PM


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


Motorcycle Safety Foundation

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:48 AM.


Website uptime monitoring Host-tracker.com
Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Except where otherwise noted, all site contents are © Copyright 2022 ninjette.org, All rights reserved.