Electrical problems

[pharnok]

I've been having big time electrical problems with my bike (Suzuki '04 GZ250). First the turn signals turn on but don't blink. Then the neutral indicator doesn't work, then the bike would not turn no at all (no clicks), then the bike would turn on but would shut down when I put it first gear (yes the side stand was up) now everything seems to work unless I flip on the high beams then the turn signals go out again or the bike doesn't turn on etc.,. The problems seems to cycle through all these over and over again. Am I screwed?

[poppygene]

Sounds like it's time to invest in a new battery, or at least see if the old one will accept and hold a good charge. That should at least solve some of your problems.

[cb360]

That's a pretty new bike - did you buy it from the dealer? Sounds like it could be a warranty issue. I've fixed turn signal/light problems with my bike by replacing the blinker relay - easy and just a few bucks - something tells me your problem won't be as simple.

[pharnok]

I did buy it from a dealer and I've tried changing the turn signal/side stand relay and I still had the same problems.

[TechTMW]

I suspect a faulty wiring job - blame the dealership get it back there for a repair.

Alot of bikes (Suzukis in particular) come to the dealership in pieces in a crate. Usually it's the most inexperienced tech -the new guy- who gets the boring task of putting bikes together. It's also typical that the experienced tech doesn't check the job out - he's got other things to do.

This is why your initial checkup is so important, and also why the dealership may be responsible for crappy wiring. Take it back immediately.

[pharnok]

Okay. I've had the bike for a year now and the warranty just ran out! Of course! I hope it dosn't cost an arm and a leg.

[Scoutmedic]

So, what was the result? I'm curious because I'll probably buy an '06 GZ next year (or better yet, a left over '05) unless I start hearing some really bad things about them.

[pharnok]

Nothing much. The prob went away by itself. The bike was left out in the rain and I think some water must of seeped into the relay connectors. Once it dried out the problem stopped. I've had my GZ for over a year and that has been the only problem I've had with it. I really enjoy it.

[Scoutmedic]

Cool. Thanks for the update and, glad to hear the problem worked itself out.