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Help Help with my 91 ZX2-R (ZXR-250c)

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by brodinatorr, Nov 30, 2014.

  1. brodinatorr

    brodinatorr Active Member

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    G'day, once again.

    6 days ago today, I rode my ZXR to and from work with absolutely no problems, actually to be honest it felt smooth, and non-vibraty(what haha).

    BUT *insert problem here*
    I was in the carport, and I had the bike "on" (sitting on for 30 seconds) and all the electrics seemed to have died. so I turned the ignition off and back on and absolutely nothing. now by this stage I freaked out and yeah..

    So wednesday (day before my birthday) I rang up a local bike mechanic to come pick it up (he dislikes my bike, because it's rougher than 60grit sandpaper, but still) so he said he "fixed" a "major fuse" (no idea what the frick he mean't).
    But I rode the ZXR for around 40km's, pulled up at home with absolutely no problems. I was feeling happy that it was "fixed".. temporary or not.

    I went back out about an hour after getting home, I rode for a kilometer and the motor died and electrics went off and I couldn't believe it was happening AGAIN after getting a "fix"...

    What on earth should do I do?!

    -Brodie
     
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  2. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Check the main fuse somewhere near the battery.
     
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    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    G'day mate
    Sad story, you should have your mechanic fix it at no cost. Why, because he probably replaced a blown fuse but as is the norm these days did not investigate what caused the fuse to blow. This appears to be an on-going problem, think you have a short within the electrical system that requires attention.
     
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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    The main fuse is 30amp jobbie and sits in front of the battery, you need to remove the tank to access it, it will have a 2 thick black wires running to it, one from the positive on your battery and the other goes to your starter motor, there is a red cover that pulls off to reveal your fuse. Phil is on the money, why did the fuse blow ?

    zxr250.png

    I would be looking at the Stator, and Voltage regulator , the best thing you can do is look at the loom going into your regulator, check the wires to make sure they are not toasty , also check the connections on the regulator and make sure they are clean.

    zxr250_reg.jpg
     
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    First move is to ditch the mechanic ....for the reason Phil mentioned

    If your going to own an old bike
    1 Expect problems
    2 Learn how to solve them yourself

    Instead of wasting money on useless mechanics who arnt interested in anything except the latest 1000cc sport bike , use the money to get some basic tools to do it yourself

    And the knowledge and help available here is priceless.

    Theres manuals here ....

    http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?resources/categories/zxr250.25/

    Other useful threads ...

    http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/zxr250c-battery-keeps-going-flat.2687/

    http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/how-do-i-test-my-12-volt-battery-and-charging-system.1794/

    http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/the-ultimate-motorcycle-toolkit-for-home.2515/
     
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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    this pic explains where everything is


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    Did you ride in heavy rain or wash your bike? Could of git water somewhere it isnt meant to be.
     
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    The afternoon that the fuse blew, I rode home in the pouring rain & my bike isn't exactly waterproof, duct tape holding wires and whatnot. My poor bike has had a tough life being abused and mistreated, and I want to correct that and make happier looking lol.

    Thanks heaps, will make a build thread in the future :)
     
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    No worries. When mine did that the fuse would blow instantly. A couple of days later it was fine.
     
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    How did you go with your bike Brodinatorr
     
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