Electrical problems
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Electrical problems
Hi my names adam just got my ZXR being impatient the guy said that he would send it next week because it needs a new solenoid. because the bike starts and runs fine but then yesterday everytime i turned the lights on it would completely die engine and all.. and it wouldn't tick over. any of you know whats up with it? i got the solenoid coming tommorow hopefully.
cheers adam
cheers adam
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Re: Electrical problems
sounds like the reg/rectifier is shagged!?
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Re: Electrical problems
yeah sounds like the battery isnt charging properly and when you switch the lights on its sapping the battery power and killing the motor.
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Re: Electrical problems
oh right. so my best bet is to buy a new reg/rec then? and get the new solenoid at the same time?
ok just put the battery back in. cant get no power atall no lights come on whatsoever, what do you think i need? thankyou adam
ok just put the battery back in. cant get no power atall no lights come on whatsoever, what do you think i need? thankyou adam
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Re: Electrical problems
I take it you have just charged the battery? Ignition on? Main Fuse ok?
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Re: Electrical problems
yeah charged tha battery. thing is though sometimes the lights come on. like after a while even when i turned it off the neutrel light/oil comes on. kinda weird. but im told its the Solenoid and probably a reg/rec. aswell i brought a new battery for just incase.
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Re: Electrical problems
where are you located?
i have a spare reg/rec, cdi and relay you can try to rule things out
i have a spare reg/rec, cdi and relay you can try to rule things out
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Re: Electrical problems
i live in cornwall. i got the new parts arriving. if it was just the solenoid hey... atleast i have a spare battery and a spare reg/rec. i just pray to god that it arrives tommorow. and works lol i REALLY REALLY love the ZXR i always have a smile on me face when riding it lol. not only that 90% of car drivers try to race u and u just take off like a bullet... not that ive done that. but i got told that
but i hope i get it working tommorow.

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Re: Electrical problems
ok sorry for the double post. but i put the new solenoid in. and nothing. weird thing was though i got the bike started with the old solenoid. it was weird. and then i tried turning the lights on and it died. again. and it wouldnt tick over aswell... so probably the reg/rec right??? cheers
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Re: Electrical problems
Not sure if it is the reg/rec now
Sounds tempremental. Have you got a multimeter? Id say check the ignition switch, since that may be the only thing you are touching other than the solenoid, it could be on its way out perhaps. Do the lights below the clocks come on? Neutral light etc...

Sounds tempremental. Have you got a multimeter? Id say check the ignition switch, since that may be the only thing you are touching other than the solenoid, it could be on its way out perhaps. Do the lights below the clocks come on? Neutral light etc...
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Re: Electrical problems
ok.. tried a bit of work on the bike checked the junction box. one of the 10 fuses wasnt working properly. because as soon as i replaced it with a spare the lights etc came on. BUT! still the bike wouldnt start it would just make a clicking sound. any guesses??
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Re: Electrical problems
You sure the battery is fully charged? Usually only get the clicking noise when its flat or run down. Maybe try the old starter solenoid again?
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Re: Electrical problems
yeah i put the old solenoid back in still nothing. do you know why the lights still stay on when ive turned evertyhing off. the oil/neutral lights on. untill i disconnected the battery. all i need now is the bike to start and turn on/off properly and im a happy bunny lol
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Re: Electrical problems
Is the headlight staying on even with the ignition switched off?
Out of interest is yours an import? And do you have a on/off light switch on the left handlebar? Mines an import and the headlights come on automatically with the ignition when you goto start it (so has no on/off switch), but if the motor stalls it stays on untill you switch the ignition off. Just a thought.
Out of interest is yours an import? And do you have a on/off light switch on the left handlebar? Mines an import and the headlights come on automatically with the ignition when you goto start it (so has no on/off switch), but if the motor stalls it stays on untill you switch the ignition off. Just a thought.
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Re: Electrical problems
RedexRobB wrote:Is the headlight staying on even with the ignition switched off?
Out of interest is yours an import? And do you have a on/off light switch on the left handlebar? Mines an import and the headlights come on automatically with the ignition when you goto start it (so has no on/off switch), but if the motor stalls it stays on untill you switch the ignition off. Just a thought.
well o. the on/off switch on my bike is on the right handle bar. just about the starter button. either way putting a new battery in didnt solve anything

