GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb.

Terry_TH316 · 12-12-2009, 09:08 PM

Hi everybody, i bought a used 2001 GZ250 last week, and the first 2 days it was running perfectly. Then the next day it just stopped, and I didnt have a clue what happened to it, I've lurked through these forums to see if there was a solution, and tried everything possible. The motorcycle doesnt start at all, no clicks or noise or anything. just got a new battery, fuel tank is full, kill switch is on. So I gave up on it and was just going to wait till pay day to call a mechanic to help me out, but today I found something. a hose hanging on the carb but not connected to anything else on the other end. So here are pictures to show you. If anybody knows where this goes or knows of a solution to why my bike isnt starting, it be really helpful and thank you.

Easy Rider · 12-12-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry_TH316

The motorcycle doesnt start at all, no clicks or noise or anything. just got a new battery, fuel tank is full, kill switch is on.

a hose hanging on the carb but not connected to anything else on the other end.

Welcome!

Alas, the hose is not going to be the source of your problem. It is an overflow drain hose and is not supposed to be connected to anything.

If you mean that the starter doesn't run....and the engine doesn't turn over, then your problem is electrical. Most likely causes are the safeties; side stand, neutral switch, clutch, kill switch and associated circuitry or the ignition switch itself or main fuse. Also could be a loose connection at the OTHER end of one of the main battery cables.

Does the headlight light when you turn it ON ??

If you don't have a shop manual and a multi-meter, a visit to the shop might be the best way to go. I'm guessing it won't be a very expensive fix.

JWR · 12-12-2009, 09:57 PM

First issue.

1.Kick stand up?
2.Transmission in neutral?
3.Clutch pulled all the way in?
4.Rock the on-off switch several times.

Second issue.
That looks like the drain from the air box. Trace the other end and see if it goes straight down towards the ground with a plug and clip at the end.

Terry_TH316 · 12-12-2009, 09:58 PM

yeah the lights turn on fine when i turn it on. yeah my first guess was that it was electrical. i just dont have a clue where the electrical problem could be. but thanks for the info

JWR · 12-12-2009, 10:02 PM

Looks like we were both working at the same time and came up with the same questions.

It would be nice if we could get some feedback this quick.

Terry_TH316 · 12-12-2009, 10:08 PM

I've done all of the above JWR, yet nothing happens.

JWR · 12-12-2009, 10:11 PM

Since you have the seat off, look at the fuses.

You do know to charge the battery up for longer life, don't you?

Terry_TH316 · 12-12-2009, 10:16 PM

battery has been charged, and fuses are fine.

JWR · 12-12-2009, 10:55 PM

I got one more...do you know how to short the starter???

Terry_TH316 · 12-12-2009, 10:57 PM

nope not a clue. please explain

12-12-2009, 09:08 PM	#1
Terry_TH316 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: henderson Posts: 7	GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. Hi everybody, i bought a used 2001 GZ250 last week, and the first 2 days it was running perfectly. Then the next day it just stopped, and I didnt have a clue what happened to it, I've lurked through these forums to see if there was a solution, and tried everything possible. The motorcycle doesnt start at all, no clicks or noise or anything. just got a new battery, fuel tank is full, kill switch is on. So I gave up on it and was just going to wait till pay day to call a mechanic to help me out, but today I found something. a hose hanging on the carb but not connected to anything else on the other end. So here are pictures to show you. If anybody knows where this goes or knows of a solution to why my bike isnt starting, it be really helpful and thank you. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-12-2009, 09:57 PM	#3
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. First issue. 1.Kick stand up? 2.Transmission in neutral? 3.Clutch pulled all the way in? 4.Rock the on-off switch several times. Second issue. That looks like the drain from the air box. Trace the other end and see if it goes straight down towards the ground with a plug and clip at the end. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-12-2009, 09:58 PM	#4
Terry_TH316 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: henderson Posts: 7	Re: GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. yeah the lights turn on fine when i turn it on. yeah my first guess was that it was electrical. i just dont have a clue where the electrical problem could be. but thanks for the info
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12-12-2009, 10:02 PM	#5
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. Looks like we were both working at the same time and came up with the same questions. It would be nice if we could get some feedback this quick. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-12-2009, 10:08 PM	#6
Terry_TH316 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: henderson Posts: 7	Re: GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. I've done all of the above JWR, yet nothing happens.
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12-12-2009, 10:11 PM	#7
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. Since you have the seat off, look at the fuses. You do know to charge the battery up for longer life, don't you? __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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12-12-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
Terry_TH316 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: henderson Posts: 7	Re: GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. battery has been charged, and fuses are fine.
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12-12-2009, 10:55 PM	#9
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. I got one more...do you know how to short the starter??? __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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12-12-2009, 10:57 PM	#10
Terry_TH316 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: henderson Posts: 7	Re: GZ250 not working found hanging hose from carb. nope not a clue. please explain
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