I have a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 500, It doesn't Start, not even when I try to push start

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The click sound is the solenoid engaging, and whats supposed to be the starter gear being pushed into the ring gear to turn the engine over to get it started.

If you can hear a buzzing that's a good sign that the starter is okay. that means that the starter motor is trying to turn over the engine.

Remove the spark plug(s). now try to start the engine again, if the engine turns over, you have a weak starter and it must be replaced.

If the engine still doesn't turn over, then there is some mechanical resistance somewhere. One of the possible worst things would be that the engine has seized.

Or if its a louder sound, then the motor is just turning and there is no engagement of the starter.
The starter is bad.

Now you can either remove it yourself, (should be just 2-3 bolts, remember to disconnect the battery first) or have a third party remove it. and take a look at it.

Best of luck on your bike
Regards.
 
The click sound is the solenoid engaging, and whats supposed to be the starter gear being pushed into the ring gear to turn the engine over to get it started.

If you can hear a buzzing that's a good sign that the starter is okay. that means that the starter motor is trying to turn over the engine.

Remove the spark plug(s). now try to start the engine again, if the engine turns over, you have a weak starter and it must be replaced.

If the engine still doesn't turn over, then there is some mechanical resistance somewhere. One of the possible worst things would be that the engine has seized.

Or if its a louder sound, then the motor is just turning and there is no engagement of the starter.
The starter is bad.

Now you can either remove it yourself, (should be just 2-3 bolts, remember to disconnect the battery first) or have a third party remove it. and take a look at it.

Best of luck on your bike
Regards.
 
it.? When I push the start button, I here a click sound not multiple clicks, just one per push. I have a feeling that its my STARTER or SOLENOID since that click sound is on the left side of the bike. I've never done mechanic stuff on this bike but the oil change and back brakes. Also, I posted this question a couple of weeks ago and everyone said it was the damn battery, well today I finally got cash to go buy that battery and guess what..... IT'S NOT THE DAMN BATTERY.

And if someone does know what it is, can you walk me thru how to do it?

Thanks guys.
I took the starter out, it's fine( Now I can't put starter back, lol). How could I figour out if it the safety switch?
Thank you guys for all the advise. After taking the starter out and finding out that it worked, I then found out that you can't just put the starter back. You have to open the stator/engine cover on the left side to help you align the starter back together with the inside gear. I drained the oil and opened the stator/engine cover on the left side it helped me see where to align the starter. Afterwards, I closed everything up and put the oil back in (I should have used new oil but I really didn't think that it was actually gonna work so I recycled it) and pushed start on the bike, and Jesus Christ.....it worked. In my case, I think, THAT THE FLY WHEEL OR STARTER MOTOR WAS STUCK.

Again, Thank you guys for all the advise.

I think now I'm starting to become a pro at this. lol
 
I'm not sure it's the starter because you say it won't start even if you push start it. What I don't know is what happens when You push start it.
From the info given, I'll cut to the worst thing I think it could be.
Your engine is seized. If when you push it( try it in second gear, check fuel and ignition) the wheel just locks up, well there you go. And that would be the reason your starter just clicks.
If the wheel rolls, that means your engine spins, good. Go through that starter.
Now this is all with the understanding that your cables are in good condition and tight.

In future, even with a weak battery you should be able to push start a bike.
 
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