New battery and the Kawi still not starting...

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sKwiD · #1 Unread post by **sKwiD** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:13 pm

I just bought a new battery for my brother's bike (2001 ZX-6). We just put it in but the bike still isn't starting. Lights and everything work, but when the ignition is pressed the bike makes clicking sounds and the lights dim (I guess the battery is being drained). It's not even cranking.

Any ideas on what it could be?
Thanks in advance.

Mintbread · #2 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:16 pm

Bad earth maybe.

BuzZz · #3 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:34 pm

Check your connections and put the new battery on a charger to fully charge it. Then see how it goes.

#4 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:18 pm

Mintbread wrote:Bad earth maybe.

Hmmm... can't be from anywhere near here calling the ground earth...

I'm assuming NSW is New South Wales???

Mintbread · #5 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:32 pm

Correct.
What does your first sentence mean?

BuzZz · #6 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:45 pm

Here in N.A. we don't use the term 'earth' in electrical context. We call it 'ground'.... but only because it's the right term.

Mintbread · #7 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:06 pm

You lot are easily confused, so I am sure there is a reason for the term...