That is not a fully charged battery. Not even close. Get a new battery.
I haven't kept a bike longer than 6 years, but have had bikes up to nine years old with oem battery. I've had a couple die in the warranty period though. Bikes on maintainers between rides.Charge it at 2 amps overnight at least. Or just put in a new battery. They don't last long anymore. If there isn't a certain voltage there the bike will not start. 10-10.5 I think.
He's about a 1/2 a volt off from full charge, it's been sitting for 4 months, I'd at least try to charge it before buying as new one. The Harley I had if not on a trickle charger wouldn't start after a month, one day back on the charger and would fire right off and give no further problemThat is not a fully charged battery. Not even close. Get a new battery.
right, at least I know it's not the battery issue. I found a spark plug replacing video and feel it's way complex than I think, so I don't want to mess with it by myself. Good news is that this morning I found my bike is still under the warranty when called Kawasakii customer service (Thank God I purchased extended warranty years ago). So I will let those professionals to handle this headache. BTW, do you know how to find the method for the Error Code, Axel? I did some research to find a method and then realized it doesn't work (By pressing that 2 black buttons at the same time). Just wonder what caused this issue.....thanks!@Andrew Guo
It's a little under charged, should be 12.6. Should be some how to vids on you tube. Have a look at the air filter while you're there.
Oh, just see this reply. Sounds like I should charge it first as you suggested before putting it back. OK, I will give it a try.He's about a 1/2 a volt off from full charge, it's been sitting for 4 months, I'd at least try to charge it before buying as new one. The Harley I had if not on a trickle charger wouldn't start after a month, one day back on the charger and would fire right off and give no further problem
Thank you Axel!!! glad to follow your advice to charge the battery first even though I might get a new one in the near future. Also, I have one owner's manual, just couldn't find the method of finding Error Code though. Lol...@Andrew Guo
If you don't have an "owners manual" you can download one from this Kawasaki link.
Also you can usually find a CD version of a shop manual for around $20 on Ebay
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Glad to hear it! Now lesson learned, keep full tank with stabilizer in it and keep a battery tender on it. Don't interrupt it by just starting it and letting it idle, if you have to interrupt it, ride it long enough to get it hot, no short rides. Glad I could be of some help. Enjoy yourself and be safe. You're always welcome here, who knows maybe we'll get you on a Versys, basically the same motor.Good News guy, the beauty comes back alive after I fully charged the battery. Looks like it's the battery issue. Thank you everyone for all kind suggestions! Able to enjoy the ride soon, Hooah!
Will do, thanks Axel!Glad to hear it! Now lesson learned, keep full tank with stabilizer in it and keep a battery tender on it. Don't interrupt it by just starting it and letting it idle, if you have to interrupt it, ride it long enough to get it hot, no short rides. Glad I could be of some help. Enjoy yourself and be safe. You're always welcome here, who knows maybe we'll get you on a Versys, basically the same motor.
You are welcome AndrewWill do, thanks Axel!
Glad to hear it! Now lesson learned, keep full tank with stabilizer in it and keep a battery tender on it. Don't interrupt it by just starting it and letting it idle, if you have to interrupt it, ride it long enough to get it hot, no short rides. Glad I could be of some help. Enjoy yourself and be safe. You're always welcome here, who knows maybe we'll get you on a Versys, basically the same motor.
Seeing that no one popped in with a way to see an error code via the dash display, with my Ninja 1000 it needed the User to have or buy an aftermarket OBD scanner and connect it to the bikes Diagonistic Port connector (the Dealer servicing port). Below is a link to better explain what one looks like, and you then need a Service Shop Manual to find out the codes meaning (or look in Google or here).Thank you Axel!!! glad to follow your advice to charge the battery first even though I might get a new one in the near future. Also, I have one owner's manual, just couldn't find the method of finding Error Code though. Lol...
Cool, this is very useful. Thanks! I will see if i may get one some time later even though seems earlier year Ninjia 650 could find the error code via dash paly, but doesn’t apply to 2019 model.Seeing that no one popped in with a way to see an error code via the dash display, with my Ninja 1000 it needed the User to have or buy an aftermarket OBD scanner and connect it to the bikes Diagonistic Port connector (the Dealer servicing port). Below is a link to better explain what one looks like, and you then need a Service Shop Manual to find out the codes meaning (or look in Google or here).Rob.![]()
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