Is this a battery problem?

buhsray · December 17th, 2013, 12:53 AM

Alex · December 17th, 2013, 02:16 AM

Yes. That's a completely discharged battery. It's not clear whether the battery is dead and needs to be replaced, or just needs to be fully charged and can still function normally afterwards.

buhsray · December 17th, 2013, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Yes. That's a completely discharged battery. It's not clear whether the battery is dead and needs to be replaced, or just needs to be fully charged and can still function normally afterwards.

Thanks for responding quickly Alex. The battery charges quickly to 100% according to my Battery Tender Jr, but it dies after maybe 2 tries at starting it.

Motofool · December 17th, 2013, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by buhsray

Thanks for responding quickly Alex. The battery charges quickly to 100% according to my Battery Tender Jr, but it dies after maybe 2 tries at starting it.

It seems that Amp-h is diminished.
If you have a voltmeter:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_to_...attery_is_dead

Bones85 · December 17th, 2013, 05:54 AM

How old is the battery and has the bike ever sat a long time without using a battery tender? As far as I know, battery tenders are for maintaining the charge of a good battery and that they can't revive dead batteries.

SteveL · December 17th, 2013, 07:17 AM

As the instrument lights stayed on with out flickering it does not look like the battery. Measure the voltage on the battery terminals then try to crank the motor if the volts stay up look for bad connections on the starter motor circuit.

Steve

csmith12 · December 17th, 2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveL

As the instrument lights stayed on with out flickering it does not look like the battery. Measure the voltage on the battery terminals then try to crank the motor if the volts stay up look for bad connections on the starter motor circuit.

Steve

I am kinda with you, could be the starter celluloid. Have you tried a jump start from a non-running car?

jkv45 · December 17th, 2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveL

As the instrument lights stayed on with out flickering it does not look like the battery. Measure the voltage on the battery terminals then try to crank the motor if the volts stay up look for bad connections on the starter motor circuit.

Steve

I agree with Steve also - if the battery voltage bottomed-out the dash lights should dim way down or go out completely when you hit the button.

I'd check the voltage anyway (sitting and cranking), but I'd look closer at all of the battery connections and connections at the starter.

It could also be a starter issue where the drive is not engaging.

buhsray · December 17th, 2013, 07:12 PM

This battery was in the bike when I purchased it. The bike has been sitting there since September and I only rode it three times. All of the connections are good so I'll try to buy a new battery and see if that fixes my problem. The lights have flickered and dimmed after maybe 3 tries at starting it.

allanoue · December 17th, 2013, 07:25 PM

Take the battery to a auto parts store like advanced auto. They can test the battery (free) to see if it can hold a charge. If the battery is bad then get a new one.

jkv45 · December 17th, 2013, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buhsray

This battery was in the bike when I purchased it. The bike has been sitting there since September and I only rode it three times. All of the connections are good so I'll try to buy a new battery and see if that fixes my problem. The lights have flickered and dimmed after maybe 3 tries at starting it.

Test it first.

buhsray · December 26th, 2013, 10:36 PM

The battery had a bad cell so I bought a new one. My ninjette started right up! Thanks for all of the support!

Alex · December 26th, 2013, 10:50 PM

December 17th, 2013, 12:53 AM	#1
buhsray ninjette.org member Name: Raymond Location: Elk Grove Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 30	Is this a battery problem? Link to original page on YouTube.

December 17th, 2013, 02:16 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude 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 Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Yes. That's a completely discharged battery. It's not clear whether the battery is dead and needs to be replaced, or just needs to be fully charged and can still function normally afterwards. __________________________________________________ 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)

December 17th, 2013, 07:17 AM	#6
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	As the instrument lights stayed on with out flickering it does not look like the battery. Measure the voltage on the battery terminals then try to crank the motor if the volts stay up look for bad connections on the starter motor circuit. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.
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December 17th, 2013, 07:25 PM	#10
allanoue 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. MOTM - Sep '14	Take the battery to a auto parts store like advanced auto. They can test the battery (free) to see if it can hold a charge. If the battery is bad then get a new one.
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December 26th, 2013, 10:50 PM	#13
Alex ninjette.org dude 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 Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ 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)

December 17th, 2013, 05:54 AM	#5
Bones85 ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Florida Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 206	How old is the battery and has the bike ever sat a long time without using a battery tender? As far as I know, battery tenders are for maintaining the charge of a good battery and that they can't revive dead batteries.

December 17th, 2013, 07:12 PM	#9
buhsray ninjette.org member Name: Raymond Location: Elk Grove Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 30	This battery was in the bike when I purchased it. The bike has been sitting there since September and I only rode it three times. All of the connections are good so I'll try to buy a new battery and see if that fixes my problem. The lights have flickered and dimmed after maybe 3 tries at starting it.

December 26th, 2013, 10:36 PM	#12
buhsray ninjette.org member Name: Raymond Location: Elk Grove Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 30	The battery had a bad cell so I bought a new one. My ninjette started right up! Thanks for all of the support!

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