Need help with my (2001 kawasaki eliminator bn125a)

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Need help with my (2001 kawasaki eliminator bn125a)

#1 Unread post by Danielboone »

2001 kawasaki eliminator bn125a i dont get nothing when try start it just get click from solenoid replaced it got nothing but same thing changed battery with new one got same thing could it be my electric regulator and i tested starter after taking it off with 12v battery it turns over hard and loud idk what it can been bike is all the way apart checked all the wires they are good idk what to do im tired buying unneeded parts help plzz i payed 700 for bike and im passing it up on parts lol that i dont need by time im done with it it be brand new it got low miles and all plz somebody help it cut off while on way home one day then just clicks now

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#2 Unread post by GS_in_CO »

My best guess is that your battery is not being charged. A few simple tests with a voltmeter would give good information to prove or disprove my guess.

You need to have someone SHOW YOU how to use a voltmeter to do those simple tests.
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#3 Unread post by Danielboone »

Thats is true i put my new battery on and it dies fast do you know what help charge it bc this bike dont have a alternator
It has a electric regulator

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#4 Unread post by GS_in_CO »

Danielboone wrote:Thats is true i put my new battery on and it dies fast do you know what help charge it bc this bike dont have a alternator
It has a electric regulator
A regulator is a device that controls charging. If you have a regulator, you have something that's designed to charge the battery (there are exceptions but they are highly unlikely in your case). Motorcycles don't have 'alternators' like cars do - meaning - a separate rotating piece of machinery usually belt driven. The motorcycle alternator components are usually under covers on the engine at the side.

You need a voltmeter and a service manual for the bike. Or someone who has them.
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#5 Unread post by Danielboone »

Okay thanks ima look it to this

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#6 Unread post by Danielboone »

So again i order something i didnt need bc i ordered the regulator. A buddy of mine come over and check the voltage reading on my bike

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#7 Unread post by GS_in_CO »

You still need a service manual.

I hope your buddy understands that motorcycles don't usually start charging the battery until the engine RPMs are up quite a ways. That's different from how cars usually are. Service manual should tell you what voltage you'll see at what RPM.
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#8 Unread post by Danielboone »

I also got told it could be the clutch safety switch, kickstand safety switch how true is that jw waiting om body get here

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#9 Unread post by GS_in_CO »

Danielboone wrote:I also got told it could be the clutch safety switch, kickstand safety switch how true is that jw waiting om body get here
No. That's almost as bad as suggesting that your tire pressure is too low.
That your starter CLICKS says those switches are just fine.
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#10 Unread post by Danielboone »

How do we do that if the bike wont ever start

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