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(Toronto, Canada)

I have a '01 Kawasaki 250 Ninja. I've replaced the battery around June. I didn't get to ride for 2 weeks, it was left parked on the driveway..
When I tried to start it, the battery was dead...

2 days ago, I purchased booster cables, charged the battery using my car battery. It took a while, but it started, took it for a spin, tried 3 times to start it up and turn it off. At this point, I thought its fixed...

Hence, its not starting again. What am I doing wrong? What do I need to do to fix this problem?
Help please!

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Nov 02, 2009
 Battery Troubles
by: Anonymous

I am a very new rider. I got a Honda Rebel and had similar problems. I hooked up a trickle charger and still after riding for 30 minutes, the battery was dying again. I went back to the dealer and the problem was a loose connection that prevented the battery from recharging while the motor was running, It sounds like u may have a similar problem. BTW, the trickle charger is great if you don't ride every day.

Good luck!
Oct 18, 2009
 Gauge
by: Anonymous

Might be a good idea to have a battery gauge on your bike so you don't get stranded somewhere... if there is a problem going on with the bike or battery. Better safe then sorry!

example - http://www.bikerhiway.com/led-motorcycle-battery-gauge-p-215.html

-Tort
Oct 11, 2009
 Battery Charges
by: Barbara

Hi,

When your battery is fully charged, disconnect the ground wire (the Negative side) and let it sit for a few days. Try re-connecting it and starting your bike and see if your battery still holds a charge. If it does, it is a good battery, and you may have a small but constant drain on the voltage. If your battery is dead after sitting disconnected from the bike, then probably the battery has a dead cell and needs to be replaced.

The battery tender is a great idea, especially if you don't get to ride every day, but it won't make a good battery from a damaged one.

Oh. If it is the type of battery that has the little caps, check the fluid level. Be careful--it's acid. If there are low levels, the battery won't hold a proper charge. To fill it, use distilled water, and fill it to between the "high" and "low" level markers

I hope this helps a bit.....I've been dealing with this on my Yamaha.

Barb
Oct 10, 2009
 Battery
by: Anonymous

I keep my bike on a 'battery tender' whenever I am NOT riding ~ great $60ish investment.

suzzQ

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