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Ninjagirl
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PostPosted: 20:10 - 28 Oct 2014    Post subject: Hi from Ninjagirl and a quick question! Reply with quote
First of all a quick hi to everyone on here!

I've recently purchased a Kawasaki 250R and I was wondering if anyone could tell me exactly where the battery is located. I'm hoping to put her on an Optimate but haven't got the permanent battery leads yet so will be attaching using crocodile clips for the time being.

Many thanks!

Ninjagirl
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Albigularis
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PostPosted: 20:15 - 28 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Under the seat, same for 99% of the bikes out there.

https://www.theyeagergroup.com/Ninjette%20II%20initial%20preperation/Electronics%20Installation%20on%20the%20Ninjette%20II/Accessory%20tabs%20mounted%20to%20Battery%20Posts.JPG
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PostPosted: 20:16 - 28 Oct 2014    Post subject: Re: Hi from Ninjagirl and a quick question! Reply with quote
Ninjagirl wrote:
First of all a quick hi to everyone on here!

I've recently purchased a Kawasaki 250R and I was wondering if anyone could tell me exactly where the battery is located. I'm hoping to put her on an Optimate but haven't got the permanent battery leads yet so will be attaching using crocodile clips for the time being.

Many thanks!

Ninjagirl
Hi! Welcome to the forum.

As for the bike, under the seat Thumbs Up
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Edit: I was beaten to it! Smile
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Ninjagirl
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PostPosted: 20:23 - 28 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks guys, I'd figured it was under the seat but was hoping it was accessible without having to take too much off!
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PostPosted: 20:37 - 28 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ninjagirl wrote:
Thanks guys, I'd figured it was under the seat but was hoping it was accessible without having to take too much off!


If your Optimate came with two sets of cables then while you have the seat off and access to the battery fit the one that ends in the plug. Route the cable from that and cable tie in somewhere convenient but tucked away and pop your seat back on. If you don't have that cable you can buy them easily from places like ebay, Amazon and so on. Five minute job, tops!
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Ninjagirl
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PostPosted: 20:48 - 28 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
waffles wrote:

If your Optimate came with two sets of cables then while you have the seat off and access to the battery fit the one that ends in the plug. Route the cable from that and cable tie in somewhere convenient but tucked away and pop your seat back on. If you don't have that cable you can buy them easily from places like ebay, Amazon and so on. Five minute job, tops!


Thanks Waffles! I'll have a look on ebay later!
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PostPosted: 21:04 - 28 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just remember to disconnect the Negative (Black) first and re-connect it last.

The frame and all other metal parts of the bike are connected to the Negative on all modern bikes and cars so if your spanner touches the frame while you're working it's no bother. If you disconnect the Positive first and touch the frame with the spanner there will be sparks as it shorts out the battery. Other bad things may happen too so don't do that.
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Ninjagirl
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PostPosted: 21:11 - 28 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks Stonesie,

I usually leave the spannering to 1198 but as he's away for a couple of weeks, I may have to do this myself!
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PostPosted: 09:45 - 29 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you raise your seat in the air it makes for easier access, although you may find it's a bit of a tight squeeze in there. Don't forget to grease up well.
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PostPosted: 09:52 - 29 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Albigularis wrote:
Under the seat, same for 99% of the bikes out there.


Sweeping statement - I have 2 bikes where it's not under the seat. Lots of those 1% out there.
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PostPosted: 11:17 - 29 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ninjagirl wrote:
but was hoping it was accessible without having to take too much off!


You can keep your boots on! Wink
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PostPosted: 11:18 - 29 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pardon?
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PostPosted: 11:24 - 29 Oct 2014    Post subject: Re: Hi from Ninjagirl and a quick question! Reply with quote
Ninjagirl wrote:
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PostPosted: 11:40 - 29 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Matt B wrote:
Albigularis wrote:
Under the seat, same for 99% of the bikes out there.


Sweeping statement - I have 2 bikes where it's not under the seat. Lots of those 1% out there.


86.4% Under the seat
8.8% Under the tank
3.1% Behind the headlight
1.2% Inside the rider's over-inflated ego
0.4% Built into the frame
0.1% In the spare wheel well
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PostPosted: 11:44 - 29 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Matt B wrote:
Albigularis wrote:
Under the seat, same for 99% of the bikes out there.


Sweeping statement - I have 2 bikes where it's not under the seat. Lots of those 1% out there.


Of the 9 bikes that have passed through by household in the last 10 years all of them have battery under the seat. (although the RXS you removed it from the side)
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 29 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
_Iain_ wrote:
MC wrote:
Mines one of the 1% that has it under the tank Doh!

Had a genuine call from an RAC guy who couldn't find the battery on a ZZR1400 before - least you were able to find it without contacting a main dealer! Laughing

On the GS it's under the "tank", only that's not actually the tank, the tank is under the seat. But the battery isn't.

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PostPosted: 09:36 - 30 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
MC wrote:
Albigularis wrote:
Under the seat, same for 99% of the bikes out there.

Mines one of the 1% that has it under the tank Doh!

Actually last bike had it under the side cover.

I realise none of this helps the OP...


My last two bikes are the same. The battery is under the right-hand side cover. The fuel tank is under seat which helps lower the cog(when full)
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PostPosted: 10:53 - 30 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
TL1000R is under one the front fairing at the side somewhere Laughing
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PostPosted: 11:37 - 30 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
TL1000R is under one the front fairing at the side somewhere Laughing


The same as on a Ducati 916/996/998 Wink
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PostPosted: 12:39 - 30 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:

On the GS it's under the "tank", only that's not actually the tank, the tank is under the seat. But the battery isn't.

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GT tank under seat, battery under "tank" hmm. "battery cover"?

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PostPosted: 13:43 - 30 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
All of my bike have had the battery behind a side panel.

On the Pan i've got an accessory socket fitted - Optimate plugs into that.
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PostPosted: 13:50 - 30 Oct 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
panrider_uk wrote:
...On the Pan i've got an accessory socket fitted - Optimate plugs into that.

So that'd be an always live then, direct to battery.
I've always been reluctant to fit one of those, wary of shorts and/or any water ingress.
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