Hyo GT250s - Non-stop flashing fuel gauge?

[Sed57]

Hi folks,

Just picked up my first bike, unfortunately the brake lever has broken off along with some cosmetic damage (it fell in the noobiest way imaginable...) so unable to take it out anywhere (probably a good thing considering the Biblical rain today).

So while it's grounded, I figure I'd try and figure out this little niggle on the forums. Hopefully someone is able to assist before I scroll through all 51 pages of electrical system topics!

Basically, the fuel guage on my Baby started flashing, indicating that the fuel was low. However, on filling it up, the guage continues to flash, and I can't seem to find any reason why.

Any info you guys could suggest would be appreciate!

Sed

[DrunkenMistake]

Hi folks,

Just picked up my first bike, unfortunately the brake lever has broken off along with some cosmetic damage (it fell in the noobiest way imaginable...) so unable to take it out anywhere (probably a good thing considering the Biblical rain today).

So while it's grounded, I figure I'd try and figure out this little niggle on the forums. Hopefully someone is able to assist before I scroll through all 51 pages of electrical system topics!

Basically, the fuel guage on my Baby started flashing, indicating that the fuel was low. However, on filling it up, the guage continues to flash, and I can't seem to find any reason why.

Any info you guys could suggest would be appreciate!

Sed

Hyos are full of teething problems, take my word on it,

www.korider.com is the Hyo Forum, they are slow to respond but I garentee you, the answer is there.

The fuel pick up is pretty poor on these bikes, best to set the trip meter and go from there.

[TOTO]

You just need to go ride it a little bit and it will sort itself out once moving. Don't listen to all the haters. Welcome to the wonderful world of motorcycling

Edit: Also don't take KB professors too seriously

[Sed57]

Thanks guys, I know the Hyo's have their issues, hence the price I paid for a relatively new bike as opposed to an older Jap make. I'm looking forward to developing some mechanical knowledge on bikes with it.

[hayd3n]

BE careful when it stops flashing itll blow up !!!!!!!!!
its kinda like a countdown towards detionation

[FJRider]

Thanks guys, I know the Hyo's have their issues, hence the price I paid for a relatively new bike as opposed to an older Jap make. I'm looking forward to developing some mechanical knowledge on bikes with it.

With a Hyo ... that wont take long ...

[DrunkenMistake]

With a Hyo ... that wont take long ...

Nope..


Heads up, wrap your nuts in Tin foil, pretty sure they are made from an old nuke, and I wouldnt think the radiation would be much good..

[Sed57]

Starting to think perhaps posting here may of been a mistake XD Surely my noobishness would detract from the bike I picked up! Thanks for the offer hayd3n, alas, I've no beer left!

[DrunkenMistake]

Starting to think perhaps posting here may of been a mistake XD Surely my noobishness would detract from the bike I picked up! Thanks for the offer hayd3n, alas, I've no beer left!

Take it on the chin bro, I have a 08 Hyo GT650R you can only imagine the shit I get from my flat mate who owns an R1 and the bike shop owner.. Haha

[hayd3n]

Starting to think perhaps posting here may of been a mistake XD Surely my noobishness would detract from the bike I picked up! Thanks for the offer hayd3n, alas, I've no beer left!

just kidding
take the bike for a decent ride the fuel gauge should sort itself out

[FJRider]

Most likely the sender unit is kaput. Or the fuel float switch INSIDE the tank is kaput or stuck. (if even the float is still attached)

Check all the wires coming FROM the tank. These are easily found when removing the tank. The tank sender unit is (usually) found behind a (usually) circular panel on the underside of the tank, (usually) in the area of the frame arch. A number of small bolts (usually) holds this panel in place.

Two wires coming from it is a serious clue as to it's location.

With an empty tank ... the sender float can be (usually) seen with a torch. (NOT a match ... )

You can check the operation of the float with a length of stiff wire. By pulling the float up with the ignition ON ... the fuel gauge should indicate full ... it may take a short time to indicate any change.

[DrunkenMistake]

I took my tank off my 650 earlier and disconnected the wires to the sensor, and I had it flashing also,
So take the riders seat off, and at the base of the tank infront of the battery there should be a small connection of 3 wires, with a plastic connector, if you cant find it, take the tank off, careful to disconnect the fuel lines and then you will see the wires hanging from the bottom of the tank

[Sed57]

Sorry, sarcasm is hard to convey over a forum, I wasn't taking you guys seriously :P

Thanks for the more descriptive ways to look for the issue on the bike, gonna have a look now and see if something jumps out at me!

[DrunkenMistake]

Sorry, sarcasm is hard to convey over a forum, I wasn't taking you guys seriously :P

Thanks for the more descriptive ways to look for the issue on the bike, gonna have a look now and see if something jumps out at me!

Seats are easy to remove, just take the pillion one off and then there is a red knob, you just pull that and lift the riders seat from the back, and your done, I think it takes a 14mm to get the bolt off that holds the tank down (thats if you need to take it off) and then its a matter of lifting it from the back then pulling it backwards towards the back of the bike and it just slides off, dont yank it off, as before you slide it off you have to disconnect all the shit.

Is your bike injected or carbed?
Its possible its completely different if its injected they changed the design a bit

[caspernz]

Seats are easy to remove, just take the pillion one off and then there is a red knob, you just pull that and lift the riders seat from the back, and your done, I think it takes a 14mm to get the bolt off that holds the tank down (thats if you need to take it off) and then its a matter of lifting it from the back then pulling it backwards towards the back of the bike and it just slides off, dont yank it off, as before you slide it off you have to disconnect all the shit.

Is your bike injected or carbed?
Its possible its completely different if its injected they changed the design a bit

The cheapest solution is a roll of black insulation tape, cover up the blinking light. Store rest of the roll under seat for future use....