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  1. Troubleshooting
    Hey, So my flywheel threw it's magnets a while back. I replaced it with a gen2 one (doing the mod to fit it to my -88). Also replaced the CCT. But my bike still refused to start, so I bought new spark plugs, installed them and cleaned out the caps. I tested for spark and both sides have spark...
  2. Troubleshooting
    Hello, this is my first post here. I recently picked up a 1988 Kawasaki EX500 for €250 as a project, I’m a beginner with some knowledge. https://youtube.com/shorts/bmff2ChEr4Q?feature=share The video linked above is an attempt at starting the bike but it makes a bit of a “grinding” noise I’d...
  3. 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?
  4. Troubleshooting
    Hi, This will be a long post, so please bear with me... Keep in mind: I live in Germany, and the temperatures currently are around 40 degrees (F). also, I am a newbie to bikes, and do not know how to properly trouble shoot them. I bought an abandoned 1993 500 R (GPZ 500 S in Europe) with...
  5. 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...
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