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  1. Troubleshooting
    Hey, So I recently got my Gpz 500s 1988 out of winter storage. Due to a leak in the roofing my old battery had died. I replaced the battery, but accidentally plugged it in the wrong way around. (In my defense, even though this was the same model as the old battery, the polarity was switched...
  2. Troubleshooting
    So I picked up a 2008 EX-500 that according to the seller, who seemed honest for what thats worth, that had sat for 5 years. It was kept in a garage and he kept the battery charged, but had left some gas in it which by the time I got it was obviously bad. I cleaned the tank and rebuilt the carbs...
  3. Electrical
    I have a 2006 Ninja ex500 with 21000 miles. Last week I noticed my dash lights weren’t working and then my buddy informed me my tail light was also out as well. I changed the fuse and my dash lights still won’t come on. After changing the dash lights because they all stopped working at the same...
  4. Electrical
    I recently replaced the starter motor and relay and the motorcycle won't turn over or crank still. I replaced all fuses but only turn signals and hazards work now. what might be my issue. might the ignition switch be to blame?
  5. Electrical
    I have a 1993 EX500 that I've been trying to fix up, today was my first startup test and the starter wouldn't turn over and all I got was the clicking noise. I decided to remove the old starter but when I took the Stator cover off to get to the starter all I saw was that one of the flywheel...
  6. Troubleshooting
    Would love any help. To give some information my bike is a 2007 with 14k miles and a new battery. I have been running into a problem where the bike will die while I am riding it. Today I tested the battery before starting it up for a test run. 14.5v. I started it up and let it idle and get to...
  7. Electrical
    Here's my 1987 Ninja EX500-A. I have been working on it for a few months now and have yet to get it to start. Things I've done: I have replaced spark plugs, checked all fuses, went through the entirety of the wiring harness with a multimeter, labeled all plugs and wires. Things im doing: Using...
  8. Electrical
    Long story short: my roommate tried to jump my motorcycle and I think he blew a fuse. The battery seems fine cause when she's on a tender the light turns green and the connections are clean and tight. When I turn the key the "dash" lights up but when I go to start there is absolutely nothing. No...
  9. Troubleshooting
    So here’s my issue...what I thought would be a simple swap is getting frustrating. Note- this is a clean ‘07, all electrics worked perfectly prior to the start of the swap. Replaced the relay to accommodate LED’s, put in new headlight, Check. It works. Put in LED dash lights next, now the 3 main...
  10. Modifications & Upgrades
    Hey. Name is Waldo. I am new to motorcycling and the 1997 Kawasaki 500 Is my first motorcycle. In advance I apologize for the lengthy post and dumb questions in advance. That being said I plan on doing my own carb clean on my bike this week any recommended tools I will need that one might not...
  11. Troubleshooting
    Afternoon, everyone. Long post ahead. Picked up a project '89 ex500 cheap from a guy who got a bad trade from it. The guy (who seemed reliable enough and high as hell) said the dude he traded his scooter with rode this '89 to him then he let it sit for 3 months. Took it home, put in a new...
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