Help please! 2004 Kawasaki ZZR250 shutting off completely when tilted to the right?

EmDawgrz · August 30th, 2021, 04:58 PM

I have a 2004 Kawasaki ZZR250 that I ran into an odd problem with. When the bike tilts to the right at a certain angle, it shuts the bike off or if the bike is not running I lose the cluster lights except for the oil light (so the neutral light). I've tried messing around with wires while holding the bike tilted to see if they come back on, but nothing. Also tried to mess with the wires while standing straight to see if anything shuts it off and still nothing. Tested the battery voltage and it's fine. Fuses are good. No corroded wires, anything touching frame, bent/pinched that I can visually see. I cannot seem to figure out what the issue is? And it only happens when tilted to the right, not the left. I'll include a video as well. I'd like to try my best to fix it myself without going to a shop if possible. Thanks.

Video: https://imgur.com/gallery/JsP4ZKn

DannoXYZ · August 30th, 2021, 06:54 PM

Hi and Welcome Emily!

1. does your bike have tip-over/tilt sensor ?

2. start testing wires at main battery cables. Have assistant hold bike at "dead" angle and wiggle battery cables and work your way forwards.

August 30th, 2021, 04:58 PM	#1
EmDawgrz ninjette.org newbie Name: Emily Location: Ontario Join Date: Aug 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Kawasaki ZZR250 Posts: 1	Help please! 2004 Kawasaki ZZR250 shutting off completely when tilted to the right? I have a 2004 Kawasaki ZZR250 that I ran into an odd problem with. When the bike tilts to the right at a certain angle, it shuts the bike off or if the bike is not running I lose the cluster lights except for the oil light (so the neutral light). I've tried messing around with wires while holding the bike tilted to see if they come back on, but nothing. Also tried to mess with the wires while standing straight to see if anything shuts it off and still nothing. Tested the battery voltage and it's fine. Fuses are good. No corroded wires, anything touching frame, bent/pinched that I can visually see. I cannot seem to figure out what the issue is? And it only happens when tilted to the right, not the left. I'll include a video as well. I'd like to try my best to fix it myself without going to a shop if possible. Thanks. Video: https://imgur.com/gallery/JsP4ZKn

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DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Hi and Welcome Emily! 1. does your bike have tip-over/tilt sensor ? 2. start testing wires at main battery cables. Have assistant hold bike at "dead" angle and wiggle battery cables and work your way forwards.