Hawk 250cc starter problems

fishtime9 · 02-09-2016, 02:02 PM

I finally charged the battery today, but the starter does not seem to work? Basically, I press the yellow button and it won't engage, does someone know if i forgot something?

Adjuster · 02-09-2016, 03:00 PM

Key, neutral safety, clutch safety, brake safety, kick stand safety, kill switch?

Did you get it started yet?

My bike has a brake safety. Starter will not engage unless the hand brake or the foot brake is engaged.

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fishtime9 · 02-09-2016, 03:43 PM

I tried all of them out. However, the starter will still not engage? Pherhaps, i might have to just measure the contacts and see if any volts are going through?

Adjuster · 02-09-2016, 03:59 PM

You should also be able to 'jump' the starter just to rule out a failed/broken starter motor.

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TXDSRIDER · 02-09-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fishtime9

I finally charged the battery today, but the starter does not seem to work? Basically, I press the yellow button and it won't engage, does someone know if i forgot something?

I don't know your experience with motorcycles so I'm going to ask are you sure the red kill switch is in the right position. Also are you sure the battery is charged. On a side note can you kick start it. And check to make sure the spark plug boot is on solid. Also check the conection at the button to make sure it is solid.

BigDoug · 02-09-2016, 09:28 PM

I have a Hawk that does not like to start when warm. I find a combination of clutch, wiggle gear shifter and start button generally works. Just make sure you can jump the starter first.

fishtime9 · 02-10-2016, 06:36 PM

I'll probably have a closer look this weekend.

kohburn · 02-10-2016, 09:45 PM

did it start before the battery died? how long was the battery dead?

first thing i would do try jump starting it. a failed battery can show an ok voltage but have the voltage plummet as soon as a load is applied.

02-09-2016, 02:02 PM	#1
fishtime9 Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 73	Hawk 250cc starter problems I finally charged the battery today, but the starter does not seem to work? Basically, I press the yellow button and it won't engage, does someone know if i forgot something?
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02-10-2016, 09:45 PM	#8
kohburn Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 537	did it start before the battery died? how long was the battery dead? first thing i would do try jump starting it. a failed battery can show an ok voltage but have the voltage plummet as soon as a load is applied. __________________ -whatever you do, just be awesome. - 2008 Kawasaki Versys - 2016 CSC TT250
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02-09-2016, 03:00 PM	#2
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Key, neutral safety, clutch safety, brake safety, kick stand safety, kill switch? Did you get it started yet? My bike has a brake safety. Starter will not engage unless the hand brake or the foot brake is engaged. /
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02-09-2016, 03:43 PM	#3
fishtime9 Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 73	I tried all of them out. However, the starter will still not engage? Pherhaps, i might have to just measure the contacts and see if any volts are going through?
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02-09-2016, 03:59 PM	#4
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	You should also be able to 'jump' the starter just to rule out a failed/broken starter motor. /
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02-09-2016, 09:28 PM	#6
BigDoug Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ Posts: 30	I have a Hawk that does not like to start when warm. I find a combination of clutch, wiggle gear shifter and start button generally works. Just make sure you can jump the starter first.
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02-10-2016, 06:36 PM	#7
fishtime9 Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 73	I'll probably have a closer look this weekend.
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