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April 3rd, 2015, 09:21 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Ash
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 114
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2008 Not starting - battery issue?
Hello all,
I was planning on going for a ride last night but my bike wouldn't start. I made a quick vid - when I try the starter there is a bunch of rapid clicks. Is the battery dead? I always have the bike connected to a Battery Tender Jr when parked, and the light was green. It started okay about a month or two ago. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks! |
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April 3rd, 2015, 09:28 AM
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in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
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Check ALL connections, check battery, or better yet, have it checked with a load test.
BTW the video wouldn't play for me.
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April 3rd, 2015, 09:32 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
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It does sound like a dead battery. If you know some one with a volt meter, borrow it. If not you could pull out the battery and take it to Advanced Auto Parts or Pep Boys and they will test it for you for free.
But first check the terminal connections and make sure they are clean and tight.
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April 3rd, 2015, 09:41 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
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After seeing video, I think it maybe the starter?
That is more then a clicking noise. More like a grinding.
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April 3rd, 2015, 10:22 AM
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RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
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Sounds like a dead battery.
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April 3rd, 2015, 11:44 AM
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I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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how old is the battery? if its oem (6-7) years old -pretty sure RIP...
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April 3rd, 2015, 11:59 AM
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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.
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Long shot, solenoid is going, you could try jumping it out to see.
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April 3rd, 2015, 04:16 PM
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sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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I always start with the battery, have you tried jumping it?
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April 14th, 2015, 08:51 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Ash
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 114
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After using a voltmeter and consulting the ranges in the service manual, I decided to change the battery.
It was the first time I had to "activate" a battery but it wasn't difficult. Starts fine now. Thanks for all the advice! Ash |
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