Xmotos Baja X250 - wiring for starter?

colind · 08-01-2016, 10:28 PM

Hi -

So a couple of months back I got a super cheap Xmotos Baja 250 which looks like it's in decent shape, however, the wiring is definitely messed up as it wouldn't start with the battery that came with it, and wouldn't turn over via the electric starter with a new battery either. That, along with the previous owners spliced up wiring harness, led me to buy a new wiring harness and start again.

So, I've recently bought and am test fitting the new harness, wired in a new stock run/kill/electric start combo switch, a new key/ignition, and I still get nothing. No hint that the starter is even trying. The key is turned on, the on/off switch is in the on position, battery has a good charge (12.85v) and when I hit the starter switch, nothing.

How might I go about troubleshooting this issue? I've thought about tearing out the starter/battery, but honestly, the idea of having the electric option is nice if the wife wants to give it a go.

Thanks in advance!

08-01-2016, 10:28 PM	#1
colind Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 16	Xmotos Baja X250 - wiring for starter? Hi - So a couple of months back I got a super cheap Xmotos Baja 250 which looks like it's in decent shape, however, the wiring is definitely messed up as it wouldn't start with the battery that came with it, and wouldn't turn over via the electric starter with a new battery either. That, along with the previous owners spliced up wiring harness, led me to buy a new wiring harness and start again. So, I've recently bought and am test fitting the new harness, wired in a new stock run/kill/electric start combo switch, a new key/ignition, and I still get nothing. No hint that the starter is even trying. The key is turned on, the on/off switch is in the on position, battery has a good charge (12.85v) and when I hit the starter switch, nothing. How might I go about troubleshooting this issue? I've thought about tearing out the starter/battery, but honestly, the idea of having the electric option is nice if the wife wants to give it a go. Thanks in advance!
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