Forum: Troubleshooting
07-07-2012, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,518
Re: Follow up question
Thanks Water Warrior, I thought the same thing about the voltage recordings. Especially when upon further inspection the Side Stand plunger is working just fine, its just not sending the signal to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-07-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,518
Re: Follow up question
ok, did some more testing, with the dim lights on doing my test, I got the engine to rev up to 13V, but that was at a high RPM Gauge and the engine idling at 12.6V with the brights on it idles at...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-06-2012, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,518
Follow up question
Ok, so I bought a new rectifier/voltage regulator, installed it, and tested it at the battery. At idle I got a reading of 12.5V at Revving the engine I got up to 12.76V, I let it rev for about 30...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-26-2012, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
The manual specifically mentions a Stator Coil as part of the charging system. I find no reference to an alternator. I think that there is a language barrier disconnect and we are all referring to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2012, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
yeah, sorry, stator, so much reading, everything is running together, thanks for the clarification. and I have DCV 200 and DCV 500, is either ok? Thanks
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
Here is a picture of the multimeter I have, which setting do I need to use to test the regulator/rectifier? I drew an arrow to the one I tried, but nothing showed on the screen. Thanks guys,...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2012, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
ok, some quick tests done at lunch today on the battery. I tested the battery with key out of the ignition at 13.2V, with the key in the ignition and turned to run (but not started) at 12.5V and...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-25-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
Road_Clam, Thanks for that thread, I will definitely run that test and give you guys an update today!
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-24-2012, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
by 'loss in power' I mean that it felt like a let off the throttle entirely. It did this about 2-3 times before it died. If noone has any ideas, then I will probably schedule a diagnostic with the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-24-2012, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
ok, more to add. The battery is less than a month old, so I pretty positive thats not the issue, especially since it didn't die on a short ride. Anyway, I pulled the bike off the truck and hooked...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-24-2012, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
How did I get it home? I parked it on the side of the road, called my wife to bring my truck and put in the bed, and drove the truck. It is currently still sitting in the bed of the truck.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-24-2012, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Re: Back again....
I haven't done any test as of yet, I had just gotten home and then had some errands to run. I know though that the battery will charge up, but as of right now I haven't plugged it in. But after the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-24-2012, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,295
Back again....
Hey friends, back again. it looks like I am having an ongoing issue here. I went for a nice long ride today on some back country roads, about a 1.5 hours in, I was stopping at a stoplight on my way...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-17-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,532
Maintenance tips for new bike
Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 2000 GZ250 with about 10,000 miles on it. I am new the bike world, so I am just wondering what I need to do for maintenance first. I know that usually with a...
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
06-11-2012, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,320
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Forum: GZ250 Media
06-09-2012, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,260
Re: My GZ250...
Lol, we were at the dealership where i bought my bike and the salesman was trying to sell him a little dirt bike with some training wheels. He's only 2!! I fully plan on this bike going to him at...
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Forum: GZ250 Media
06-09-2012, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,260
My GZ250...
... or at least I thought it was, but my son keeps trying to steal it, lol.
http://s14.postimage.org/6bxsb7tal/Will_Bike_1.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/6bxsb7tal/)
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-09-2012, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,916
Re: Battery keeps dying...
Oh I try too last few weeks have been hectic. Thanks for being patient with me. I feel kinda retarded right now, lol. I'm gonna leave this up for future newbies, but It would appear the problem is...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-09-2012, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,916
Re: Battery keeps dying...
I just had it load tested and it test at 12.5V. I am wondering if I am not driving it enough to recharge the battery. I live on a military installation and drive it about 2 miles back and forth to...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-09-2012, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,916
Re: Battery keeps dying...
ok, I charged the battery to 12.8 V, I put it on the bike, started it and when I revved the engine the Volts dropped to 12.2/12.0. At rest its 12.5/12.6
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-08-2012, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,916
Re: Battery keeps dying...
I always switch the ignition to OFF, I think once I locked the front fork, but I couldn't even turn the key to the PARK symbol, so I know that is not the issue. Besides the battery is not completely...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-07-2012, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,916
Re: Battery keeps dying...
I just realized that the Run button was mentioned, is that the RED KILL SWITCH? If so then I always flip that back down after I use it to turn the bike off, then turn the key to OFF and I then flip...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-07-2012, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,916
Re: Battery keeps dying...
I have one of these voltmeters, would that work? Thanks! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Calterm-1100- ... r/19899681...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-07-2012, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,916
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-07-2012, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,916
Re: Battery keeps dying...
I charged the battery before putting it in the bike. When I turn the key from OFF to ON my lights all light up like normal. When I press the starter button I hear a sound like the fuel pump is...
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