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Help Zxr250A - Ignition switch shenanigans

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Rossco_Perth, Apr 20, 2017.

  1. Rossco_Perth

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    Hi All,

    Silly question...
    My bike - with the key in the first position the warning lights & ignition are active & the starter cranks.
    When I switch it to position 2 the headlamp comes on but all the warning lights (oil press., Neutral) are off & the starter doesn't work.

    Is this normal?

    Seems like the switch if buggered....

    Thanks :)
     
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    my67xr Bike Enthusiast Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    I have never played with a ZXR, but sound's to me like 2x wire's may be swapped around from the ignition switch ?
     
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  3. Linkin

    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    It should go

    Steering Lock > Off > On > Steering Lock

    Since you can lock the bars on either side
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Are you sure that it is the headlight that is coming on in the third position?
    A lot of overseas bikes have a 'park light' position where your bike can be seen when left with ignition off.
     
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  5. Linkin

    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Not certain about the A model, but the C model headlight doesn't come on until the engine is running and the battery is being sufficiently charged. Or if you bump the starter and it fires but doesn't start.
     
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    My A model does exactly the same thing. Not really sure what the furthest position to the right does exactly besides leave the park lights on.

    There is no steering locks on either of my 250A's.
     
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    Thank you for your replies guy


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