Need new battery,

Trubin · July 1st, 2014, 12:02 PM

Tried turning the bike on this morning and the battery is dead been looking for a new one online that could ship fast. I've started to have problems with battery last week not enough juice to turn the bike on.

But would this battery fit into my 2008 ninja 250R ex250-j ?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Anyone know of a safe option that can arrive fast?

it says it will fit but the size is 7 x 6.2 x 5 inches. I read most of the posts buts still don't understand if the size difference between 2009 and 2008 matters. from what I understood, the manufacturer just went for a smaller more compact battery the next year.(2009) But by 2008 probably still has the bulkier one.

Klondike1020 · July 1st, 2014, 01:55 PM

Go buy a battery on ebay. I ordered an absorbed glass pack battery that said it would fit my bike and it worked perfectly for my old 250.

seemed like a quality battery even though it was a no name

Alex · July 1st, 2014, 01:56 PM

/moved to new-gen tech

CZroe · July 1st, 2014, 04:52 PM

The battery got BIGGER in 2009 but the battery box is the same size. The extra space in the 2008 box is filled with a foam spacer that you simply remove.

I just got a battery from Autozone. Make sure the positive post is on the left.

InvisiBill · July 5th, 2014, 10:00 AM

If you have and Advance Auto nearby, you can get a US-made, AGM ETX9 (the bigger '09-'12 size) for $55 with coupon code TRT37.

It might be a few bucks more than some eBay deals, but you can go to the store and get it right now. I've had my ETX15L for just shy of 4 years now, in two bikes and spending a winter sitting on the cold garage floor. It's still going strong.

NinjaZX6R123 · July 5th, 2014, 12:19 PM

I use this battery. Very light and small. Gives me a lot of space left in the battery box.

http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Perf...R1YG33JX1QE8B1

CZroe · July 5th, 2014, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InvisiBill

If you have and Advance Auto nearby, you can get a US-made, AGM ETX9 (the bigger '09-'12 size) for $55 with coupon code TRT37.

It might be a few bucks more than some eBay deals, but you can go to the store and get it right now. I've had my ETX15L for just shy of 4 years now, in two bikes and spending a winter sitting on the cold garage floor. It's still going strong.

That's about what I spent on my Autozone-brand "Duralast" CTX9-BS ("Bottle-Supplied") AGM sealed battery, though I traded in my old battery and had to activate it myself to get it for that price. It was GM-YUASA made, which is the same brand Kawasaki uses in the first place. My 2008 model had a smaller battery, so this was an upgrade for me. My old battery was physically smaller and sat on a loose foam spacer which had to be removed.

N-m · July 5th, 2014, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaZX6R123

I use this battery. Very light and small. Gives me a lot of space left in the battery box.

http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Perf...R1YG33JX1QE8B1

That's a very nice battery. I like the idea of extra space but at four times the price of the Everstart I just bought it will have to wait.

Does it fill half or less of the tray?

NinjaZX6R123 · July 6th, 2014, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N-m

That's a very nice battery. I like the idea of extra space but at four times the price of the Everstart I just bought it will have to wait.

Does it fill half or less of the tray?

Almost 1/3 of the box.

N-m · July 6th, 2014, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaZX6R123

Almost 1/3 of the box.

Wow! They make car batteries?

NinjaZX6R123 · July 6th, 2014, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N-m

Wow! They make car batteries?

I believe they do although I've heard these batteries don't work too well in colder areas.

July 1st, 2014, 12:02 PM	#1
Trubin Easy Rider Name: Alex Location: Brooklyn Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 126	Need new battery, Tried turning the bike on this morning and the battery is dead been looking for a new one online that could ship fast. I've started to have problems with battery last week not enough juice to turn the bike on. But would this battery fit into my 2008 ninja 250R ex250-j ? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER Anyone know of a safe option that can arrive fast? it says it will fit but the size is 7 x 6.2 x 5 inches. I read most of the posts buts still don't understand if the size difference between 2009 and 2008 matters. from what I understood, the manufacturer just went for a smaller more compact battery the next year.(2009) But by 2008 probably still has the bulkier one. __________________________________________________ www.atrubindesign.com

July 1st, 2014, 01:55 PM	#2
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Go buy a battery on ebay. I ordered an absorbed glass pack battery that said it would fit my bike and it worked perfectly for my old 250. seemed like a quality battery even though it was a no name __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

July 1st, 2014, 01:56 PM	#3
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	/moved to new-gen tech __________________________________________________ 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)

July 5th, 2014, 10:00 AM	#5
InvisiBill EX500 full of EX250 parts Name: Bill Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Aug '15	If you have and Advance Auto nearby, you can get a US-made, AGM ETX9 (the bigger '09-'12 size) for $55 with coupon code TRT37. It might be a few bucks more than some eBay deals, but you can go to the store and get it right now. I've had my ETX15L for just shy of 4 years now, in two bikes and spending a winter sitting on the cold garage floor. It's still going strong. __________________________________________________ * Unregistered, I'm not your mom and I'm not paying for your parts, so do whatever you want with your own bike. *

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