GT250R Warranty Issues :(

**Jsn** · 14th August 2006, 18:35

But how am i supposed to get them to replace the sidestand switch?
"right, you guys have done 1000km of testriding and had the bike for 4 1/2 weeks and are hyosung mechanics, and you don't think that theres a problem.. but I've been on the net for 5 mins and you need to replace this...."
Don't think they are gonna take it too well just quietly

**SwanTiger** · 14th August 2006, 18:53

I'll be in there tomorrow picking up some stuff, I'll mention it to them if you like.

**Titanium** · 14th August 2006, 19:29

Originally Posted by Hellraiser

Be carefull if you cut and join the wires on the switch yourself then technically you have voided the warranty same with your de baffled exhaust even though it was done by Mt Eden it has still voided the factory warranty.

Disagree, the problem must be directly related (proven) to the "modification".

A warranty on frame rust can not be turned down because you have a modified exhaust, like wise an "electrical issue".

If you are talking valves, pistons, head etc it may have a different significance.

Still would not cut the wires though, it would in no way help your cause.

Just my 10 cents worth (cause 5c aint allowed anymore).

**Gremlin** · 15th August 2006, 10:02

Just as a side note, and I think others have mentioned, if your problem is now and then, and the shop cannot replicate what you are talking about, then they have nothing to work on.

I haven't had any problems with Mt Eden, but find them extremely busy, and normally need things done on the spot, or soon... like yesterday

I'm currently living with some running problem, and haven't got the shop to look at it, simply because I'm trying to find an exact way that it happens. Get as much information as possible, and if its guaranteed, tell them how to replicate it.

As soon as it happens for them, then 1, they'll believe you, and 2, have something to go on.

**sAsLEX** · 15th August 2006, 11:05

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Just as a side note, and I think others have mentioned, if your problem is now and then, and the shop cannot replicate what you are talking about, then they have nothing to work on.

I haven't had any problems with Mt Eden, but find them extremely busy, and normally need things done on the spot, or soon... like yesterday

I'm currently living with some running problem, and haven't got the shop to look at it, simply because I'm trying to find an exact way that it happens. Get as much information as possible, and if its guaranteed, tell them how to replicate it.

As soon as it happens for them, then 1, they'll believe you, and 2, have something to go on.

Ummmm your bike is ten years old, his is like ten weeks, most new vehicles dont have running gremlins but this seems the norm for Hyosung.

**Gremlin** · 15th August 2006, 12:55

true... but electrics are electrics...

the point of the post was that you may have a problem, but if its intermittent, and the mechanics can't experience/re-create it, then to them, there's no problem...

**sAsLEX** · 15th August 2006, 13:00

Originally Posted by Gremlin

true... but electrics are electrics...

the point of the post was that you may have a problem, but if its intermittent, and the mechanics can't experience/re-create it, then to them, there's no problem...

How many Suzukis do you see here, k5 k6 etc , complaining about electrical gremlins????

Let me see none!

Electrics on a brand new bike have no reason to fail as they should of been tested at the factory and again by the store before selling, this has gone on too far and he should of been offered a replacement or his money back at this stage as he has seen less of his bike than the mechanics!

**Limb** · 15th August 2006, 13:52

Sorry to hear the trouble your having Jsn. I havn't got any good advice except to say don't give up on your Hyosung.
Take it to another kawasaki dealership, get it fixed and keep your bike.
My GT650 has done over 9k now and is as good as the day i bought it. All my riding is on the Coromandal and my style aggresive. My bike never faulters and takes everything i throw at it. It would take take me for ever to list the good points of choosing a Hyosung.

**Jsn** · 15th August 2006, 20:28

Dont' get me wrong.. I do like the bike.. it looks the part and its got enough go juice for me at this stage. And its not too bad to ride either. I probably will keep the bike in the long run seeing as I can't get a replacement or refund.
Would be interested to see how much more power the 650's have..

**limbimtimwim** · 15th August 2006, 20:49

Why can't you get a replacement or refund?!

**Mr. Peanut** · 15th August 2006, 21:36

Here's a tip. If you don't think you can pursuede them to give you your money back, find someone psychotic, tell them your tale of woe, and let them 'sort it out'

**Shadows** · 16th August 2006, 00:33

Originally Posted by SwanTiger

Just like the GSX-R frames snapping in half.

I know some one who had that happen to his GSXR.
At the same time he happened to be t-boning a car at around the ton, so I don't think the make of bike was very relevant in this case.

**TLDV8** · 16th August 2006, 10:11

Originally Posted by Jsn

Lately tho it has been cutting out completely and going to 0rpm (with electrics still functioning) and then it will suddenly jump back to the wherever you have the throttle at at the time..

If the other electrics were still working but the tacho was dropping to 0 on the run,the cause could be a coil if the tacho is a basic electronic unit getting an imput off the coils. ? ......As far as the sidestand switch it should have some kind of plug (not hardwired to the wiring loom)....... You could simply bridge that plug from the loom with a short length of insulated wire ( just the ends bared ) and tape it for a non destructive test.If the shop does not have the ability to trouble shoot outside the square,do it yourself.

Of course the flipside is electric problems can be fickle...... I had a problem with a 323 Turbo cutting out irregularly at idle........ The cause found in the end,the anti detonation box was faulty and was retarding the timing enough to stall the engine.. Like that took 5 minutes to trouble shoot.

**Yellow Streak** · 22nd August 2006, 00:16

After owning my GT250 for 1 year and 20,000 Kms, I have to say that this big little bike is absolutly bullit proof!
I have performance modified it extensivley and riden it hard, but always observed service intervals. The one and only problem I have had is a momentary loss of power if I linger around 5000 rpm. The simple remedy is to change gear, up OR down, and give it more gas. Or just be patient.
I hear from other owners that they experience the same problem. My guess as to it's cause is that the twin Mikuni carbs are short fueling whilst the transition between the pilot and main jet is occuring.
I could have had it fixed under warranty but decided it wasn't worth the hassle of being without my bike indefinatly.
I have also heard other stories of faults with electrical parts (made in China NOT Korea) that can leave you stranded by the road side. But so far (touch wood!) I have been spared that unpleasant inconvieniance.
So in short it seems that owning a Hyosung is a bit of a lottery.
As for Mt Eden MC, I have always found them to be a bunch of diamond geezers. It's not for nowt that they are #1 for sales this year.

Keep it rubber side down!

Streak.

P.S. I have my full license now.
FOR SALE: Hotted up red Hyosung Comet GT250S (thats the naked one). Includes Givi screen and loads more noise and performance than the standard factory setup!
Direct inquiries to this thread or just come and talk to me at the Cold Kiwi.
Just look for the naked one!!