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Re: ZZR250 not starting in the morning only

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:01 pm
by PaulF
Thx for the info Ron :)
The issue is that the guy from Lion batteries said that the battery is definitely not fully charged and to fully charge it , it's either taking the bike for a long ride which i did before but didn't do much for the problem in hand or maybe buying that 45 dollar charger.
I'll test the battery the way you instructed and see what happens.
PS: Today in the morning, the bike started from the first time, thus why i suspect it's the battery and nothing else because if the alternator is not working well, it shouldn't matter if it's cold or warm, right?
Thanks again :)

Re: ZZR250 not starting in the morning only

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:30 pm
by PaulF
Hey guys,
it's definitely the battery, it died on me again today after two short rides. i got a friend to test the alternator , same way Ron suggested and it's working fine.
I'll get a new one on Monday morning :)
Cheers guys and thanks for your help, i'll post back when i get the new battery .

Re: ZZR250 not starting in the morning only

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:33 pm
by 6maniac
Hey Paul - if its inside the warranty period, take it back for a replacement. Glad you have it sorted. :D

Re: ZZR250 not starting in the morning only

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:26 pm
by PaulF
Hey guys,
I'm back on the road again yiihaaaaa :)
6maniac, thx for the info mate, apparently the the battery was dead. When i tried starting the bike on the old battery, the bike showed about 7.5 volts!!!!!!
Pretty much dead i guess :), i got new maintenance free battery that was showing 12.6 volts so i went and bought a charger (battery fighter junior) and charged it until it gave me a areading of about 13.8 volts...
I'm planning on putting the battery on the charger every 4 weeks or so since my ride to work and back home is kind of short.
Cheers everyone

Re: ZZR250 not starting in the morning only

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:04 pm
by 6maniac
Kool Paul - I prefer Boags Premium :twisted:

Seriously - glad to see your back on the road - take care. Might see you at PitS some time :D

Re: ZZR250 not starting in the morning only

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:40 pm
by PaulF
Thx mate :)
Work has been so awful lately, it's taking most of my time but i will definitely find time to go to the Pits soon enough :)
Cheers

Re: ZZR250 not starting in the morning only

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:19 pm
by 6maniac
No probs - will pm address for beer delivery :twisted: