Newbie with dead bike
#1
Newbie with dead bike
I have an '04 Ninja 500. I accidentally left the key on after hitting the kill switch and drained the battery. I tried charging the battery and the bike still wouldnt turn over at all - zero. Battery did test bad so I got a brand new battery and unfortunately got the same result - bike does nothing. New battery tests fine - so doesnt appear to be a lemon battery. Any advice on what else to check? THANKS!!!!
#3
Welcome Nab. I'm assuming the bike was running before. Kill switch in the "run" position? Double-check your wiring, and as mentioned^ check fuses. Sometimes the key switches can get "wiggly," too; not make good contact.
Keep at it, let us know.
Welcome, again.
Keep at it, let us know.
Welcome, again.
#5
As mentioned above....double check your battery connections, make sure that your kill switch is in the proper location. Welcome to KF and congrats on the lil ninja. I enjoy riding an 05 model most of the time. lol
#6
Thanks for the pointers. I had replaced the main 30 amp fuse; however, when I went back through everything, I replaced it again and all is good. Apparently, the first fuse I put in was bad - it didnt show as blown...but sure didnt work. Other than buying a battery that may not have been necessary yet, all is good. THANKS again.
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