GN250 won't start. Please help

**sam.la** · 31st October 2011, 21:20

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Your saying you left a air cooled motor to idle for an hour?

Yes... I couldn't ride it. I just said why I couldn't ride it...

**nzspokes** · 31st October 2011, 21:23

Originally Posted by sam.la

Yes... I couldn't ride it. I just said why I couldn't ride it...

I wouldnt do that again if I were you. Get it charged first.

**FJRider** · 31st October 2011, 21:27

Take it for a 20 minute ride in higher rev's than usual ... idle wont charge much. Then park on TOP of a hill and try again.

Any auto-sparky will be able to test the bike and battery for charging/accepting charge.

Check fluid levels IN the battery (Is it a sealed one ... no screws to undo on top of the battery)

**sam.la** · 31st October 2011, 21:36

Originally Posted by FJRider

Take it for a 20 minute ride in higher rev's than usual ... idle wont charge much. Then park on TOP of a hill and try again.

Any auto-sparky will be able to test the bike and battery for charging/accepting charge.

Check fluid levels IN the battery (Is it a sealed one ... no screws to undo on top of the battery)

I am so not keen to take it for a ride... I will get stranded if it stalls or dies... lol. I might go buy a battery charger tomorrow... I can tell the battery is still giving power because my Neutral LED is on when the key is in the on position.

**nzspokes** · 31st October 2011, 21:43

Roll start it and ride up and down your road with some revs on.

Neighbours will love you to.

**FJRider** · 31st October 2011, 21:44

Originally Posted by sam.la

... I can tell the battery is still giving power because my Neutral LED is on when the key is in the on position.

The neutral light is low amp bulb. And will fade when you hit the button. (if it IS the battery[charge] that is the problem)

Learn how to push start. It's not that hard with a GN.

**sam.la** · 31st October 2011, 21:53

Yes the Neutral does fade when I hit the ignition... so what does that mean?

**FJRider** · 31st October 2011, 22:08

Originally Posted by sam.la

Yes the Neutral does fade when I hit the ignition... so what does that mean?

Battery needs charging ...

A quick charge can be done with a car. Connect jumper leads to the bike from the car ... Leave bike switched off. Start the car ... idle is ok ... leave for about 20 min's ...

**FJRider** · 31st October 2011, 22:12

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Roll start it and ride up and down your road with some revs on.

Neighbours will love you to.

Remove the muffler first ... it adds to their thrill ....

**sam.la** · 31st October 2011, 22:16

Originally Posted by FJRider

Battery needs charging ...

A quick charge can be done with a car. Connect jumper leads to the bike from the car ... Leave bike switched off. Start the car ... idle is ok ... leave for about 20 min's ...

mmm I heard it draws too many amps from a car battery? and can cause damage?

**FJRider** · 31st October 2011, 22:19

Originally Posted by sam.la

mmm I heard it draws too many amps from a car battery? and can cause damage?

Have you checked battery levels yet ... ???

**sam.la** · 31st October 2011, 22:20

It is a sealed one, not too sure how to open it? so I need to disconnect the terminals first?

Thanks for the help FJ. I need to go to sleep now so will resume this tomorrow. Hopefully I will have a charger tomorrow though... and all will be ok

**FJRider** · 31st October 2011, 22:22

Originally Posted by sam.la

It is a sealed one, not too sure how to open it?

YOU DONT ...

Get a charger ... trickle charge is best ...

**Paul in NZ** · 1st November 2011, 07:17

You can buy a battery charger for fuck all from supercheap - they are a handy thing to have, consider it an investment. Disconnect the bloody battery first so you will also need some kind of tool to do that as well... This is for your own good so choose to be offended or not - up to you! DO NOT leave it idling for an hour..... Its a bloody small, cheaply made commuter air cooled motorcycle that contains about 1 litre of oil, not an kitchen appliance...

The internet is awash with information about batteries - this site is awash with information about them, do a little research and learn a bit more about your bike before it kills you or costs you money.