Suzuki GN250 Bobber starting problem

**Tombstone** · 25th March 2013, 18:27

Hey guys, just bought a Suzuki GN250 bobber that won't start (knew this when I bought it). I've fully charged the battery and all the lights etc are working fine. The tank is 3/4 full and when I try to start her up I hear a click (assume this is the starter motor trying to engage) but that's about it. Stand was up, fuel on and no joy. Any ideas? Not biggy if I have to take it in somewhere to get it sorted in which case can anyone recommend a motorbike shop in CHCH which is reasonably priced and deals with this sorta thing? Any advice, help greatly appreciated. Cheers.

**Disco Dan** · 25th March 2013, 18:31

A large cliff and a 'push'....

Failing that try a known good battery...

**Tombstone** · 25th March 2013, 18:33

Been reading up a little on the problem and from what I can gather the battery is most likely stuffed and will need replacing??? Apparently the starting motor will make a spinning noise if it's shot? Does that sound right? Cheers.

**FJRider** · 25th March 2013, 18:34

Originally Posted by Tombstone

Hey guys, just bought a Suzuki GN250 bobber that won't start (knew this when I bought it). I've fully charged the battery and all the lights etc are working fine. The tank is 3/4 full and when I try to start her up I hear a click (assume this is the starter motor trying to engage) but that's about it. Stand was up, fuel on and no joy. Any ideas? Not biggy if I have to take it in somewhere to get it sorted in which case can anyone recommend a motorbike shop in CHCH which is reasonably priced and deals with this sorta thing? Any advice, help greatly appreciated. Cheers.

Most likely the starter solenoid ... not really a major ....

An auto sparky would sort it pretty quickly ...

**FJRider** · 25th March 2013, 18:38

If you have doubts about the battery ... use jumper leads from a car. If that starts it ... it IS the battery.

If it doesn't ... go to action B ...

**Tombstone** · 25th March 2013, 18:38

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

A large cliff and a 'push'....

Failing that try a known good battery...

LOL! I know it's not a beast of a bike but I'll give the cliff thing a miss - bought the bike for a cheap set of wheels to get to work and got it for a song. I think the guy simply couldn't be bothered even trying to sort the problem so hopefully it's as simple as a dud battery and the problem will be solved. Was running sweet and then he went to start it up one morning and nothing.

**Karl08** · 25th March 2013, 18:39

Or this

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...-rectifier-u-s

**Tombstone** · 25th March 2013, 18:39

Originally Posted by FJRider

If you have doubts about the battery ... use jumper leads from a car. If that starts it ... it IS the battery.

If it doesn't ... go to action B ...

Will try that now and post back in a minute. Cheers.

**Tombstone** · 25th March 2013, 18:53

Ok, tried jumping from car but no joy. Starter made a pathetic attempt to engage (lame little whurrr then click again) but that was about it. Slightly better than a click but not enough welly to breathe life into her. Solenoid?

**FJRider** · 25th March 2013, 19:08

Originally Posted by Tombstone

Ok, tried jumping from car but no joy. Starter made a pathetic attempt to engage (lame little whurrr then click again) but that was about it. Slightly better than a click but not enough welly to breathe life into her. Solenoid?

Most likely ...

**Karl08** · 25th March 2013, 19:19

had a similar prob- turned out it was the rectifier

**Tombstone** · 25th March 2013, 20:39

Originally Posted by Karl08

had a similar prob- turned out it was the rectifier

Apparently the guy I bought it off replaced it with a new one last November but a mate down the road (owns a tonne of bikes and been riding for years inc racing) popped over and had a look and seems to think it's the solenoid so I'm going to have it tested tomorrow. Will see how it pans out.