03 GZ250 power died after hitting starter button.

Vendovorex · 09-30-2017, 12:50 AM

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 · 09-30-2017, 06:08 AM

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

5th_bike · 09-30-2017, 01:41 PM

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 · 09-30-2017, 10:50 PM

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 · 10-01-2017, 12:20 AM

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

5th_bike · 10-01-2017, 03:05 AM

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 · 10-01-2017, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Agreed.......But if it's charging properly should show at least 12.3 when running.

Vendovorex · 10-01-2017, 07:57 PM

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!

09-30-2017, 12:50 AM	#1
Vendovorex Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3	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. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-30-2017, 06:08 AM	#2
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09-30-2017, 01:41 PM	#3
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	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. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-01-2017, 12:20 AM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Sounds like you have a charging issue.....Start with regulator/rectifier. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-01-2017, 03:05 AM	#6
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	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. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach Last edited by 5th_bike; 10-01-2017 at 03:16 AM. Reason: Changed/added.
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09-30-2017, 10:50 PM	#4
Vendovorex Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3	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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10-01-2017, 07:57 PM	#8
Vendovorex Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3	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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