Motorbike help or advice needed!

[Joey1984 10]

Hi guys

 

I have a Chinese Import bike that was put away for the winter and I have just took it out to use for the summer...but it doesn't work. I charged the battery and for a second it turned on, but failed again. I bought a new battery and now the front and back lights are on, but I can't switch them off. There don't seem to be any electrics when I turn the ignition key.

 

Does anyone have any idea what the problem may be? Has anyone had this in the past? I am booked at Manhattans on Monday but if it can be diagnosed or fixed before then I'd really rather not take it in!

 

All help welcome!

 

Thanks a lot

 

Joey

[Mantaspook 14]

Sounds like the ignition key switch is faulty, is it one of those types where you switch it to position 1 and the lights come on, then turn to position 2 to start the engine? Your lights not going off suggests the switch is fused in the '1' position, I'd use a multimeter to check the wiring around that area. If you can by-pass ('hot-wire') the ignition circuit & it starts up, it's almost certain it's the keyswitch.

[Joey1984 10]

That's great...The ignition switch is what was suspected our end - it seems a little loose as well. It has a few positions and then a push switch to turn on the engine...but to be honest I have never had a car or bike over here I wouldn't know where to start! I spoke to the chap in Manhattans and he said he will have a look at it but prob won't be able to get parts - it is just worrying me since I bought it spur of the moment last year without really looking into it more - my bad I know!

 

Are manhattans good - they're just down the road from me so are more convenient for pushing a big lummox of a bike there!

[Ghostrider 11]

what make and model of bike is it ?

[Joey1984 10]

It is a Znen cruiser 125-6

[Uptowngirl 10]

Hi guys

 

I have a Chinese Import bike that was put away for the winter and I have just took it out to use for the summer...but it doesn't work. I charged the battery and for a second it turned on, but failed again. I bought a new battery and now the front and back lights are on, but I can't switch them off. There don't seem to be any electrics when I turn the ignition key.

 

Does anyone have any idea what the problem may be? Has anyone had this in the past? I am booked at Manhattans on Monday but if it can be diagnosed or fixed before then I'd really rather not take it in!

 

All help welcome!

 

Thanks a lot

 

Joey

 

I think the problem could be that it is Chinese.

 

Actually.. joking apart... try spraying WD40 into all the electrics.

Edited April 15, 2010 by Uptowngirl

[John Gault 10]

Are manhattans good - they're just down the road from me so are more convenient for pushing a big lummox of a bike there!

 

No, go to a bike parts shop like Sid Smiths or Armando's, they'll check it out and sell you the right part.

[Joey1984 10]

I think the problem could be that it is Chinese.

 

Thanks for your help!

[Ghostrider 11]

It is a Znen cruiser 125-6

 

Cant find any info on that particular bike, apart from basic spec - does it look like this one :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-JINLUN-JL-125-11-BLACK-SILVER-IDEAL-LEARNER-BIKE_W0QQitemZ190387482763QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item2c53fa708b

 

If so, a lot of companys supply this model, but re-brand them...there is also an owners forum where you can get loads of help and advice.

[Joey1984 10]

I have found a little on it...the Znen zn125-6 custom cruiser...it is the 2009 version of this one http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/znen_zn_125-6_2010.php...there was an ebay page but it expired!

[Joey1984 10]

And sorry yes it does look a little like that

[carsupplier 10]

You could give this company a try if you can't find the part you need locally.

 

http://www.chinesemotorcyclepartsonline.co.uk/index.php