HAWK 250 Electrical Issues

ripvw32 · 04-17-2017, 12:10 PM

Folks, looking for some help please...

Other day I was out riding my bike, when I was done for the day I stopped and shut it off, and then tried to restart using the electric start. There was absolutely no juice whatsoever.

It was running kind of crappy right before I stopped, like it was missing or something... Horn, lights, turn signals - all worked before it started running crappy, I didn't check them again before I stopped.

Found I had blown a fuse, replaced it and now everything works EXCEPT the turn signals..

Anyone have a wiring diagram, or ideas as to where to start checking (yes, I know start at the lights, work backwards from there).. Looking for any known issues, or if not that, then similar ones to help understand why it blew the fuse in the first place, to ensure it doesn't happen again...

Merlin · 04-17-2017, 12:28 PM

Start at the turn signal switch wiring harness. If you have a volt meter use it. If you dont pick up one at Harbor Freight. There only about $5.00 with its help I bet you'll find the problem. Good luck.

Bruce's · 04-17-2017, 12:29 PM

Fuses blow because of a short to ground .It sounds like you have an intermittent problem which will make it tougher to diagnose .I am aware of no known electrical trouble spots on a hawk ,so I suggest you go through each circuit one by one and check all the wiring for rub through insulation ,loose connections ,and broken components .

ripvw32 · 04-17-2017, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the assistance guys - it is exactly what I am running into (intermittent) and where I planned to start tonight.. If I find anything, including a way to map the wiring, I'll post it up.

JeremyC · 04-17-2017, 03:44 PM

Sounds to me like you may have a wire with the covering worn away. Look at all the places on the bike where the harness is held by those metal wire wraps that are on the frame. Also look for sharp/rough/burred edges that the harness could rub against.

BlackBike · 04-17-2017, 09:39 PM

Rail32 · 04-17-2017, 09:59 PM

My suggestion is to look real closely at triple tree neck area . Bars turn back and forth causing friction issues in that area. Seemed a good share of bikes with issues in that area . Good luck

ripvw32 · 04-18-2017, 02:54 PM

So, for those folks interested... there was a wire shorting out against the frame, due to being crushed between the frame and the gas tank. This short caused the turn signal relay/flasher to literally melt.

I repaired the wire, and replaced the relay/flasher with a universal fit from the parts store... Problem solved!!!!

Thanks for the feedback (and the picture of the 'actual problem'!!) Appreciate it guys!

**JerryHawk250** · 04-18-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ripvw32

So, for those folks interested... there was a wire shorting out against the frame, due to being crushed between the frame and the gas tank. This short caused the turn signal relay/flasher to literally melt.

I repaired the wire, and replaced the relay/flasher with a universal fit from the parts store... Problem solved!!!!

Thanks for the feedback (and the picture of the 'actual problem'!!) Appreciate it guys!

And you resolved the aggravating beeping at the same time.

RobRealz · 09-10-2020, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripvw32

So, for those folks interested... there was a wire shorting out against the frame, due to being crushed between the frame and the gas tank. This short caused the turn signal relay/flasher to literally melt.

I repaired the wire, and replaced the relay/flasher with a universal fit from the parts store... Problem solved!!!!

Thanks for the feedback (and the picture of the 'actual problem'!!) Appreciate it guys!

i need to know what was the part number for the relay/flasher and from what part store specifically?

NzBrakelathes · 09-11-2020, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RobRealz

i need to know what was the part number for the relay/flasher and from what part store specifically?

Generic flasher for motorcycle pitbikes etc.
Ebay n you can visually see
China parts are done by eye not by part numbers so much

Bvela347 · 12-17-2020, 01:57 PM

Where was that fuse at that popped? I actually just experienced this the other day and I am also looking for some help. I apologize I can’t help you further but definitely searching for this fuse because I got no juice on my E start either but turn signals were working and currently there is no headlight on, when I bought the bike it was not attached so I gotta mount that, but never had any issues with that before. While I got some words on this message can anyone tell me where they go to buy their parts for hawk 250? I’ve had trouble with a couple sites so just trying to get some input

Thanks for the help guys ��

04-17-2017, 12:10 PM	#1
ripvw32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 6	HAWK 250 Electrical Issues Folks, looking for some help please... Other day I was out riding my bike, when I was done for the day I stopped and shut it off, and then tried to restart using the electric start. There was absolutely no juice whatsoever. It was running kind of crappy right before I stopped, like it was missing or something... Horn, lights, turn signals - all worked before it started running crappy, I didn't check them again before I stopped. Found I had blown a fuse, replaced it and now everything works EXCEPT the turn signals.. Anyone have a wiring diagram, or ideas as to where to start checking (yes, I know start at the lights, work backwards from there).. Looking for any known issues, or if not that, then similar ones to help understand why it blew the fuse in the first place, to ensure it doesn't happen again...
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04-17-2017, 12:28 PM	#2
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	Start at the turn signal switch wiring harness. If you have a volt meter use it. If you dont pick up one at Harbor Freight. There only about $5.00 with its help I bet you'll find the problem. Good luck. __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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04-17-2017, 09:39 PM	#6
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Actual depiction of the issue __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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04-17-2017, 09:59 PM	#7
Rail32 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Marshfield , Wi Posts: 129	My suggestion is to look real closely at triple tree neck area . Bars turn back and forth causing friction issues in that area. Seemed a good share of bikes with issues in that area . Good luck __________________ Living life to the fullest to avoid regrets later ,,,,or I am a complete loon ! Either way I am good
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04-17-2017, 12:29 PM	#3
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	Fuses blow because of a short to ground .It sounds like you have an intermittent problem which will make it tougher to diagnose .I am aware of no known electrical trouble spots on a hawk ,so I suggest you go through each circuit one by one and check all the wiring for rub through insulation ,loose connections ,and broken components .
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04-17-2017, 02:31 PM	#4
ripvw32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 6	Thanks for the assistance guys - it is exactly what I am running into (intermittent) and where I planned to start tonight.. If I find anything, including a way to map the wiring, I'll post it up.
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04-17-2017, 03:44 PM	#5
JeremyC Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Southern IL Posts: 132	Sounds to me like you may have a wire with the covering worn away. Look at all the places on the bike where the harness is held by those metal wire wraps that are on the frame. Also look for sharp/rough/burred edges that the harness could rub against.
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04-18-2017, 02:54 PM	#8
ripvw32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 6	So, for those folks interested... there was a wire shorting out against the frame, due to being crushed between the frame and the gas tank. This short caused the turn signal relay/flasher to literally melt. I repaired the wire, and replaced the relay/flasher with a universal fit from the parts store... Problem solved!!!! Thanks for the feedback (and the picture of the 'actual problem'!!) Appreciate it guys!
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12-17-2020, 01:57 PM	#12
Bvela347 Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3	Where was that fuse at that popped? I actually just experienced this the other day and I am also looking for some help. I apologize I can’t help you further but definitely searching for this fuse because I got no juice on my E start either but turn signals were working and currently there is no headlight on, when I bought the bike it was not attached so I gotta mount that, but never had any issues with that before. While I got some words on this message can anyone tell me where they go to buy their parts for hawk 250? I’ve had trouble with a couple sites so just trying to get some input Thanks for the help guys ��
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