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Old 09-29-2017, 11:50 PM   #1
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03 GZ250 power died after hitting starter button.

I have an issue where I have no elecrtical power on my motorcycle. I recently tried to start it and when i hit the starter it clicked once and lost all power, i've tested the battery and it's at 12.4V. the electrical cords seem to be solid, no obvious shorting / grounding issues. and none of the fuses under the seat appear to be burned out. i noticed theres a relay next to the fuse box, could the draw have knocked it out or something else? I've tried to run through starting procedures a few times now and nothing seems to be working, no lights, nothing. Thanks for any help you guys can provide, i'm pretty stumped.



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Old 09-30-2017, 05:08 AM   #2
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Have you tested the fuses, or just looked at them?
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Old 09-30-2017, 12:41 PM   #3
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Also, 12.4 V is low. Battery may be dead. Measure it while starting, or directly after trying to start, and see what's left.
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Old 09-30-2017, 09:50 PM   #4
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So I tried to jump it and it worked, started up but the lights were extremely dim and it idles a little rough, checked the batter it's idling between 4.5v - 5.1v. When I try to give it a little throttle it pops as soon as I open the throttle and wont rev. Not sure if I should try a new battery or search for a short / grounding issue. If it's the battery any recommendations on where to get a good new one from? Thanks for the help all.
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Old 09-30-2017, 11:20 PM   #5
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Sounds like you have a charging issue.....Start with regulator/rectifier.
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Old 10-01-2017, 02:05 AM   #6
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5V means your battery is dead. First, get a new battery and a proper charger like a Battery Tender. Charge overnight before putting it in the bike.
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Old 10-01-2017, 08:13 AM   #7
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5V means your battery is dead. First, get a new battery and a proper charger like a Battery Tender. Charge overnight before putting it in the bike.
Agreed.......But if it's charging properly should show at least 12.3 when running.
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Old 10-01-2017, 06:57 PM   #8
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Good news everyone! new battery seems to have been the trick, stuck it in and started right up. Bike idles around 13.5v. now I just need to get a new front tire put on it and a muffler, guy I bought it from was a genius and decided to drill holes in the back of it so every time I ride I'm sitting on a freaking tin can. Thanks for the help guys!
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