Went for a ride to squires today , pulled up and got off the bike and I went and left the ignition on ,walked off came back an hour later and realised what I had done , there was no life in the screen and I managed to turn it off , it flickered a bit but had not anough life to turn over or even set the dials, was told to take the fuse for the main light out to stop it drawing the current ,which worked and the dials reset and came to life, bumped start with some help and. Away we went , the tool kit did not have an Allen key to take of the panel to get to the battery , so will fix that , aren't sure how long the battery should have lasted as it was fully charged , still lesson learned ,,,,,,,,
Hahaha see my post 'If you' and found and did same things lol
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Is it something in the water? :mfr_lol:
Must be a man thing... :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
@ Debs Oi!!!!!!!!
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hey debs , did you get your rear shock sorted
Quote from: viper on April 22, 2014, 08:31:52 PM
hey debs , did you get your rear shock sorted
No.. Not bothered with it since.
If you turn the engine off with the kill switch the main beam stays on and the battery will not last 30min
Guess how I found out.
you at least need to do an overnight soak on the adjuster before it gets any worse
Quote from: viper on April 22, 2014, 08:53:53 PM
you at least need to do an overnight soak on the adjuster before it gets any worse
TBH Iv'e lost interest :yawn:
After 6 years looks like it's time to change battery.
I have original battery: FB Super MF FTZ14-BS ( 12V, 14Ah; dimensions 150 x 87 x 145 mm)
I am just not able to find any battery 14Ah which can fit in the slot.
All replacement batteries are 12 Ah and smaller dimensions :undecided:
Please be so kind and tell me which battery (manufacturer and model are you using ).
Thank You in advance
Gordan
Just do a Google search for 1400gtr battery.
I found loads from £40 cheapies to £150+ for Lithium Ion.
Personally I'd get this one.
http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/shop/productprofile.asp?ProductGroupID=2801&model=1400GTR+1400cc+07-&brand=KAWASAKI&departmentName=Motorcycle+Batteries&departmentID=155 (http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/shop/productprofile.asp?ProductGroupID=2801&model=1400GTR+1400cc+07-&brand=KAWASAKI&departmentName=Motorcycle+Batteries&departmentID=155)
Brand: Yuasa
Voltage: 12 v
Capacity: 12 Ah
Quote from: garfield1974 on April 24, 2014, 05:03:31 PM
Brand: Yuasa
Voltage: 12 v
Capacity: 12 Ah
if you want a 14Ah then you need to buy the original from a dealer
The 12Ah will do just as well
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on April 24, 2014, 05:30:41 PM
if you want a 14Ah then you need to buy the original from a dealer
The 12Ah will do just as well
Don't have them, I tried.
Looks like it will be just a blind guess.
BTW my dealer sad that last year he sold a couple of Yuasa batteries to some guys and they did not last them a year. :undecided:
Looks like Japanese manufacturers are not what they use to be :grin:
(or it was a just a bad series of batteries). :undecided:
Quote from: Boomer on April 24, 2014, 03:57:41 PM
Just do a Google search for 1400gtr battery.
I found loads from £40 cheapies to £150+ for Lithium Ion.
Personally I'd get this one.
http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/shop/productprofile.asp?ProductGroupID=2801&model=1400GTR+1400cc+07-&brand=KAWASAKI&departmentName=Motorcycle+Batteries&departmentID=155 (http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/shop/productprofile.asp?ProductGroupID=2801&model=1400GTR+1400cc+07-&brand=KAWASAKI&departmentName=Motorcycle+Batteries&departmentID=155)
The exact one I bought from same supplier at the back end of last year for £58
P
Quote from: garfield1974 on April 24, 2014, 05:44:08 PM
Don't have them, I tried.
http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=showdiagram&id=29538 (http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=showdiagram&id=29538)
Part no 26012 BATTERY,FTZ14-BS,12V £138.94
You can order it online if you click on the part no in the left hand column
Interesting to note the sub text:
Replaces discontinued product 260121409
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on April 25, 2014, 12:41:40 AM
http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=showdiagram&id=29538 (http://www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cmd=showdiagram&id=29538)
Part no 26012 BATTERY,FTZ14-BS,12V £138.94
You can order it online if you click on the part no in the left hand column
Interesting to note the sub text:
Replaces discontinued product 260121409
Yes, note is interesting as well as the price is. :whistling:
Thanks. :smiley:
If you can afford it get a Li-ion battery.
Lighter, 21Ah and should last for much longer than any lead-acid type.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Kawasaki-1400-GTR-Shorai-Lithium-Ion-Standard-Motorcycle-Battery-LFX21A6-/400583740105 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Kawasaki-1400-GTR-Shorai-Lithium-Ion-Standard-Motorcycle-Battery-LFX21A6-/400583740105)
What a battery monster :grin:
For that money I can change new battery every 6 months for next 3 years. :grin:
It's not that I can't afford it, it's just that I think that so much money for battery is overkill.
Pb battery lasted me for 6 years and I think that's just more than enough. If next one lasts for 3, I am happy.
Anyhow, thanks guys for advice.
Some people on the zzr forum have used motoblatt batteries, apparently they are quite powerful.
a good quality lead battery is more than capable enough, saving weight is a bit pointless with a gtr, ive always had several years from all my bike batteries, just cant see the justification in a lithium battery
:agree:
BTW yesterday I got LANDPORT YTX14AHL-BS. In my place costs about 50€. It was recommended to me by Kawasaki repair guy, he sad that he installed them in police bikes couple years ago and that he did not herd from them since. I also got 1 year guaranty. Sounds promising. We will see. :smiley:
After a recommendation by a member on here I checked the battery alas it was the original one it's done well 5 yrs.rather than parting with £100+ at the dealer's I purchased the yuasa YTX 14-BS.of flea-bay for £45. 6 months warranty and Delivered
( this was recommended on this site ) cock on in size all dimensions except for markings you would think it's the same . :clap:
I have a Motobatt installed at the moment. 14Ah for £44
Its the third battery the bike has had, its an 07 with 43000miles
07 with 56k miles and still on the original battery. Accumate is a batteries best friend. :-)
I've probably jinxed it now :-(
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Quote from: Boomer on April 30, 2014, 10:54:13 PM
07 with 56k miles and still on the original battery. Accumate is a batteries best friend. :-)
I've probably jinxed it now :-(
Aaah the luxury of a garage.
Order your new battery now :mfr_lol:
http://shoraipower.com/products?action=vehicle&type=175&make=1057&model=7876&year=7876
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/shoraitest/
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