Less than 4k mi. on '09 ninjette . Battery already dead

00v_Lucky · June 16th, 2009, 12:11 AM

Here is my story.

My bike would not start up (light up) whatsoever once at around 3,000 miles but miraculously woke up a day before. The battery 800 miles later this morning died on me again when I tried to start her up. By God's grace the ninjette started. Even though I had more errands left today, I knew I could not risk it any longer so I went directly to my friends house to get this checked out. If push came to shove, I was going to go back to the stealership that day.

We checked the voltage left in my battery. The needle on the meter barely went up to 1 volt. 1 VOLT! So, I took the battery to auto zone and they kindly charged the battery for free. 6 hours later, put the battery back in, and now there are no problems during start up.

One big difference I saw after the charge up @ auto zone, was that the headlight did not flicker. (I thought that this was just how the bike was supposed to run) So if any of you ride at night and see your headlight flicker here and there, I strongly suggest checking your battery! (Many of you probably already know this?

but I'm just trying to help someone out)

Actually, I strongly suggest checking your battery anyways. I think that maybe kawi put crappy batterys in the ninjette to shave off for shipping costs?

Well, I hope this helps someone in the future.

Banzai · June 16th, 2009, 03:59 AM

Did they also load test your battery to make sure it's not defective? Did you check your charging system? Usually a battery won't just up and die on it's own unless it's being overcharged repeatedly or over drained repeatedly.

If your headlight is flickering while running, it sounds a whole lot like you're having alternator/regulator issues. Worth checking it out before investing in somehting else to make sure that it can handle the load.

noche_caliente · June 16th, 2009, 07:11 AM

Howard, it's really easy to drain the battery on our bikes - ask me how I know! Just leaving it 'on' for 10-15 min with the lights on, but without running can be enough to kill it - no offense, but I think it was more likely the rider's fault than the bike's...

addy126 · June 16th, 2009, 07:17 AM

Time to invest in a "Battery Tender"

00v_Lucky · June 16th, 2009, 11:56 AM

lol, this 5k bike out the door and out in real life is more like 8k! lol (including gear and such). wait, after payment interest, i think its closer to a 9k - 10k bike hahah (nervous laugh)

capt_bugaloo · June 16th, 2009, 12:10 PM

There's going to be the occasional flaw, and that's why the bike comes with a warranty. Isn't the battery covered on a brand new bike?

00v_Lucky · June 16th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

There's going to be the occasional flaw, and that's why the bike comes with a warranty. Isn't the battery covered on a brand new bike?

i doubt the stealership wouldnt honor warranty crap like that. i honestly hate them and don't like talking to them at all, gives me a headache.

so i try to go only if i have a solid game plan where they cant throw a curve ball at me.

addy126 · June 16th, 2009, 08:00 PM

question... just asking.... how many LED glow lights you got running off that battery!?

Ramen · June 16th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Howard, it's really easy to drain the battery on our bikes - ask me how I know! Just leaving it 'on' for 10-15 min with the lights on, but without running can be enough to kill it - no offense, but I think it was more likely the rider's fault than the bike's...

I made the mistake of leaving the key in my bike after parking it in a friends driveway. Unfortunately, that meant the headlight still stayed on.

That was the first time I ever push started the bike. Luckily the driveway was sloped so I didn't really have to push.

00v_Lucky · June 16th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

question... just asking.... how many LED glow lights you got running off that battery!?

i actually have none, all stock bulbs, I actually think LEDs would lessen the load on the battery, no?

addy126 · June 17th, 2009, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00v_Lucky

i actually have none, all stock bulbs, I actually think LEDs would lessen the load on the battery, no?

probably not an issue but I've seen some bikes so lit up you'd begin to wonder... <grin>

June 16th, 2009, 12:11 AM	#1
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	Less than 4k mi. on '09 ninjette . Battery already dead Here is my story. My bike would not start up (light up) whatsoever once at around 3,000 miles but miraculously woke up a day before. The battery 800 miles later this morning died on me again when I tried to start her up. By God's grace the ninjette started. Even though I had more errands left today, I knew I could not risk it any longer so I went directly to my friends house to get this checked out. If push came to shove, I was going to go back to the stealership that day. We checked the voltage left in my battery. The needle on the meter barely went up to 1 volt. 1 VOLT! So, I took the battery to auto zone and they kindly charged the battery for free. 6 hours later, put the battery back in, and now there are no problems during start up. One big difference I saw after the charge up @ auto zone, was that the headlight did not flicker. (I thought that this was just how the bike was supposed to run) So if any of you ride at night and see your headlight flicker here and there, I strongly suggest checking your battery! (Many of you probably already know this? but I'm just trying to help someone out) Actually, I strongly suggest checking your battery anyways. I think that maybe kawi put crappy batterys in the ninjette to shave off for shipping costs? Well, I hope this helps someone in the future.

June 16th, 2009, 03:59 AM	#2
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Did they also load test your battery to make sure it's not defective? Did you check your charging system? Usually a battery won't just up and die on it's own unless it's being overcharged repeatedly or over drained repeatedly. If your headlight is flickering while running, it sounds a whole lot like you're having alternator/regulator issues. Worth checking it out before investing in somehting else to make sure that it can handle the load. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction Last futzed with by Banzai; June 16th, 2009 at 08:48 AM.

June 16th, 2009, 07:11 AM	#3
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Howard, it's really easy to drain the battery on our bikes - ask me how I know! Just leaving it 'on' for 10-15 min with the lights on, but without running can be enough to kill it - no offense, but I think it was more likely the rider's fault than the bike's... __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 16th, 2009, 12:10 PM	#6
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	There's going to be the occasional flaw, and that's why the bike comes with a warranty. Isn't the battery covered on a brand new bike? __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

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