Forum: General GZ250 Talk
01-27-2011, 08:49 AM
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Forum: General GZ250 Talk
01-27-2011, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 6
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it's dead
...but that's ok because now I have this!
2007 Shadow 600 VLX deluxe
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-12-2011, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
I've since done the following:
opened up the killswitch/start switch assembly and sprayed with contact cleaner
tried jumping it from a car battery - nuthin
charged the battery again and tried...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-11-2011, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 64
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Re: Exhaust leak
2 separate load tests at 2 different places say the battery is good. Fully charged I'm still getting a handful of starts then nothing. Unless anyone has any better ideas I guess I'll just go get a...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-07-2011, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 64
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Re: Exhaust leak
The bike started fine this morning after sitting on the trickle charger all night. But as I'm holding the meter leads on the battery terminals I can see it ticking down slowly. So I'll let it sit for...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-07-2011, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
No, the battery wouldn't drop down to dead because the whole time you are riding the bike's "alternator" is taking care of the electrics. That's why your bike runs fine once you get it started.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 64
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Re: Exhaust leak
Ok, here are some fresh observations:
Push started the bike, rode it home (2 miles).
Put meter on battery, ~12.4
hooked it to battery tender, took about 20 minutes to charge (was below 80% per...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
:plus1: That's even easier than whipping out the volt meter.[/quote]
Ok, just did that and I didn't see any difference at idle versus revved. I guess I'll verify that with a volt meter when I get...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
Ugh! Unfortunately I'm already there. It started fine right after charging. Then awhile ago I started it up and rode about 10 miles, made a couple of stops, and after the last stop it wouldn't start....
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
Oh it definitely gets plenty of riding! Almost daily, regardless of weather.
So, say I get 5 starts after charging, then nothing again....bad battery?
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-06-2011, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
Ok everyone, I'm an idiot. But hey, at least I'm an enlightened idiot! :retard:
Charged up the battery to full charge and it starts right up. Just like everyone has been trying to tell me......
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
Awesome, thanks. First thing tomorrow I'll hook it up to the trickle charger just to make certain that the battery is fully charged. And go from there.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
Is your battery fully charged? Do the lights go on when you turn on the ignition key? Are they bright? Yes, battery works fine, lights are bright, horn is loud
Does the starter turn over when you...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
It does have a starter relay. I haven't tested that. It might well be the starter switch as well, or the kill switch (all part of the same assembly). That part is a little more complicated to put in...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
When I turn the key the headlight, turn signals and horn all work. But when I press the start button nothing happens, no click no nothing. I tested the battery and it's fine. When I get it started...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
oh and that part came in today, just plugged it in and still nothing :cuss:
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Re: Exhaust leak
Thanks for the responses.
@Bonehead....shit no. Well, it runs great after I push start it. I've been tinkering with it (with help from the service manual and a neighbor electrician) and it might...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
01-05-2011, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,347
Exhaust leak
Wow, this thing sounds like a Harley! It's leaking at the bottom at one of the weld points. If I don't fix this immediately will it screw something up?
Thanks
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-03-2010, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
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Forum: Troubleshooting
12-02-2010, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: no start - electrical problem
Well, here's an example of why I don't think it's the battery. Yesterday morning, appx. 46 degrees, starts right up. I ride it 45 miles to Austin and park it. Four hours later it's about 65 degrees,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-28-2010, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
Re: no start - electrical problem
Thanks for the tips. I do have a meter but am pretty green on using it. The manual has detailed instructions on testing some parts but not others. For the switch should I just touch the contacts and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-26-2010, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
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