OMG, it died

[GPXchick]

G'day all, so today was my first official day from leaving my block and going to show my NEW 7 day old bike off to my inlaws. I pull into the drive and the bike just died.

Head light not turning on and the engine stalled. When trying to restart it just wouldn't click over, the headlight still not coming on. The dash board still lit!?!?!?!?

I called the AA assuming it was my battery. He jumped it it started and the headlight came on, within 3 mins of idle running it just cut out again and the headlight off again while the keys are on. He said take it back to the dealer let them sort it out. He didn't seem to interested in the fact it was a bike and was unsure how to locate the battery in the first place!

He's parked in the garage now at mums until the morning. ANY IDEAS!?!?!

Ugh what a crap end to my first most awesome day of riding. I went round and round the block for the last week, venture out and pfffffffffffffffffffff. At home now and Gutted.

[steve_t]

I'm thinking you need a new battery. Can you get it tested?
If the battery is OK, it's either the Reg/Rec or the stator. If you got it off a dealer last week, give em a call in the morning

[cynna]

if they cant get it going AA normally take it on the back of a truck to get to the bike shop of your choice

[KiWiP]

Don't get too pissed off. These things happen in life. Remember you had a lovely ride. It's not your problem it's your dealers. Phone them up, if they are any good they will come out and sort out the problem (you should have called them before the AA) If they give you any rubbish name and shame on here

[GPXchick]

Don't get too pissed off. These things happen in life. Remember you had a lovely ride. It's not your problem it's your dealers. Phone them up, if they are any good they will come out and sort out the problem (you should have called them before the AA) If they give you any rubbish name and shame on here

It happened 9.20pm this evening i assumed calling the dealer tonight would be a waste of time, and the AA roadside came with my insurance thought may aswell use it. I will call first thing in the morning. Man such an awesome day, panmure roundabout whewwwww my first fear conquered today i will take this positive and hopefully learn something new in regards to my bikes mechanics.

[KiWiP]

Man such an awesome day, panmure roundabout whewwwww my first fear conquered today i will take this positive and hopefully learn something new in regards to my bikes mechanics.

Great attitude You have a keen insight into getting the best from life...

[Juzz976]

Both my old 250s did not charge properly if you rode around in too high a gear for the speed your were doin and idle around town sucks the juice out. Had to keep revs up just a little as I was shifting at revs I would shift in car.

Can tell if its reg/rec/stator if the head lamp glows brighter when you give gas a blip.

Good luck anyhows.

[p.dath]

That is a bummer! You just want your new bike to work.

Never mind. It's bound to be something simple to fix.

[The Everlasting]

Hang in there,bikes are machines,and from time to time,something will go wrong,just get your dealer to sort it out for you,then go for a nice long ride..

[Rhys]

you should learn how the crash (jump start) your bike , gives you another option if it happens again, were there is no cell reception! just a thought.

[MSTRS:Me]

On the headlight thing...some bikes, the headlight is always on, but only when the engine is running. This is a design feature so that the starter motor gets all the available current.
You may have a dodgy battery, but there is something else going on that is causing the engine to die. Unless you have simply stalled it?

[nonie]

Exactly the same thing happened when my M50, brand new, died after two weeks. Called the dealers who came out. The mechanic told me it was a dud battery. Not covered under warranty. Had to pay for them to come and pick it up and for the new battery. I was fuming

[HenryDorsetCase]

Exactly the same thing happened when my M50, brand new, died after two weeks. Called the dealers who came out. The mechanic told me it was a dud battery. Not covered under warranty. Had to pay for them to come and pick it up and for the new battery. I was fuming

Fuck that! a brand new bike that dies after two weeks: my arse would I be paying for a new battery. No warranty bollocks!! Consumer Guarantees Act, fitness for purpose etc etc. If the dealer won't replace it, a) find a new dealer then b) Disputes Tribunal. Cost you $20 (or $50).

[sil3nt]

Pretty hard to kill a GPX. Especially one thats only a few years old! It would have to be a very dead battery to not even let the bike idle. I had a dead battery but the bike would still work with a push or jump start just wouldn't hold charge.

If it has gas then a change of battery should see it running sweet.

What juzz said about not revving it enough wouldn't really apply here as they charge the battery at 4000+ and you can't ride them under 6000 (well not happily).

[Icemaestro]

Have an 07 gpx 250 myself at the mo. Headlight doesn't turn on until the bike is running. Fuel problem maybe? At least its from a dealer so you have someone to go back to!:-)