03 GZ250 power died after hitting starter button.

[Vendovorex]

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.

[alantf]

Have you tested the fuses, or just looked at them?

[5th_bike]

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.

[Vendovorex]

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.

[blaine]

Sounds like you have a charging issue.....Start with regulator/rectifier.

[5th_bike]

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.

[blaine]

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.

[Vendovorex]

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. :crazy: Thanks for the help guys! :tup: