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Old 10-22-2007, 02:18 AM
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Hi, I have a 94 Ninja 250, and the bike no longer starts, but there is a rapid clicking noise coming from a small round component with a red 30A fuse and connector on top of it. Pics are below. Is this the starter or solenoid? Sorry..im a tech newbie. TIA

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Old 10-22-2007, 03:22 AM
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That would be an electrical solenoid. It is probably good, but I bet your battery is eitherbad or has low voltage. Try charging up your battery first and then see if the bike turns over. (Make sure you only use a trickle charger.)
 
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Old 10-22-2007, 03:23 AM
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Oh, and welcome to KF!
 
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Old 10-22-2007, 03:26 AM
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What voltage are you reading at the solenoid? How old is the battery. Good connections? From seeing a rusty resevoir connector thought I would ask.
 
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Old 10-22-2007, 10:14 PM
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battery is not putting out enough power.its not the starter solenoid.
 
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Old 10-31-2007, 04:56 PM
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the part your looking at is the starter solenoid.battery has not got enough power.try a new battery.
 
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Old 10-31-2007, 05:46 PM
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+1...been there myself
 
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