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[nhcop]

Hello. I am taking delivery of a new to me GZ 250 tomorrow and I am sure I will be visiting the troubleshooting thread frequently.

The bike was purchased at Aution from the State of NH. It is a former MSF bike, and quite possibly the exact one I rode when I took the coarse. ITs a 1999 with 3700 miles on it.

The bike runs great but needs some minor items such as clutch lever, brake lever, tires, left foot peg and shifter. They apparently stripped parts off the older bikes when the never ones were dropped.

The first thing I noticed when I heard it fired up was that the directional is stuck on. Any ideas on this? Could it be a bad switch???

Looking forward to getting it on the road and saving some gas on my commute.

[bonehead]

If you push in on the switch to cancel and nothing happens, I'd say it probably need a switch.

[Easy Rider]

If you push in on the switch to cancel and nothing happens, I'd say it probably need a switch.

+1

Might try switching it to the OTHER side too.
If neither works....more evidence for a new switch.

Welcome.

[Sarris]

Mine sticks occasionally and I hit it with WD40 and work the crap out of it. Works for me.

:)

[blaine]

Welcome aboard.You probably need a new switch.

[Water Warrior 2]

More info please. Front, rear, both on one side or just one lighting up.

[zenbutcher]

Hey, while we're on the subject.... I have a question for you experts about a similar issue...

Sometimes when I'm just starting a ride, my turn signal indicator will not come on at all. I usually notice after the first turn, so I pull over and work it back and forth and push it in several times. I'll even switch the bright/dim switch a few times for good measure (I know it's probably not related, but I guess I'm just checking to make sure all the switches work properly). After 15-20 times, it usually starts working and gives me no trouble for the rest of the ride. But, I'd kind of like to have it work EVERY time.

Should I just try spraying some electrical cleaner in there? Maybe some WD40 like Sarris mentioned?

[Sarris]

It's a very cheap switch that's very prone to getting dirty and not canceling, not working, etc. WD cost nothing, so why not give it a shot??

I wouldn't bs you.........much.

:??:

[bonehead]

It's a very cheap switch that's very prone to getting dirty and not canceling, not working, etc. WD cost nothing, so why not give it a shot??

I wouldn't bs you.........much.

:??:
Riiight!

[Water Warrior 2]

Zenbutcher, I hate to sound like a Harpy but why do you not check all your lights before every ride. That is part of my preride ritual and goes a long way for my safety. Give the switch a shot of contact cleaner or WD-40, work it a few times for good measure.

[patrick_777]

FYI Sarris, WD40 costs about $3 a can. :neener:

[Easy Rider]

Give the switch a shot of contact cleaner or WD-40, work it a few times for good measure.

Sarris does this just to confuse me, I think. :skeptical:
I don't think it's BS at all.

It probably IS a good idea to flush it out with WD, while exercising it a bit AND then flush it with contact cleaner or rubbing alcohol. You don't want to leave the WD in there because it will leave just enough "protectant" to attract dirt.

After that, it might work for a LONG time. If not, then you pretty well know it needs a new switch.

[zenbutcher]

Thanks guys. I'll try 'er out tonight or tomorrow.