I have a Suzuki LT 250 1985 and my battery doesn't get charged anymore. I hope somebody can give me some advise on how this circuit work and what I can do to troubleshoot my problem. I don't have the maintenance manual.

Thanks in advance,

Paul Simpson,

 

do you have a lt250 or a quad sport 250? cause the lt250 is a 2stroke and does not have a battery!

 

I believe he is refering to a Quad Runner 250.

 

It's a quad runner model LT250F. It's a 4 stroke and does have a battery that I know because I've charged it so many time. I've bought it used a couple years ago. Any suggestions.

 

There's an altiator/coil the same idea as on your vehicle, it's one of two possible things:

1) You need a new coil/altinator because yours is
1: burned out or
2: simply worn out

2) You have ripped or burned the power lines to your altinator/coil or from the altinator/coil to your battery

3) When was the last time you checked the level in your battery? It could just be low on acid, if so you can buy acid at your closest hardware store or your dealer-ship should have some... or if you want to be really cheap just put some bottled water in it... but, ONLY FILL it up to the upper level, if it reads below the lower level your battery is likely pooched!

4) Your battery is worn out (JUNK!!) and if that's the case then you simply get a new battery!

You can't ride too fast, only too slow!

LT230 ('86)
LT185 ('84)
LT500 ('00)

 

Sounds like you're a new rider or just not much experience in electrical know how! That's not a cut, we all have to learn... First, don't go out and buy acid for your battery. Take the battery to a reputable dealer to have it checked for trouble. That shouldn't cost you any more than the energy you use to get it there. If it's bad, you know what to do. Let's assume it's good. You now need to check the wiring and connectors. Start at the battery connectors and work towards the ignition switch. Use your continuity tester to make sure wiring is OK and when the battery is hooked up, use your circuit tester to test components. If you test all of the starter circuit and then test all of the charging circuit in this manner and don't find any problems then you need to start all over with a volt meter. I think you're gettin' the picture... There are some things you shouldn't do yourself... But you can take the batt out and have it checked. Think safety.
Chuck, Suzuki KQ 300, GPS & lunch...

 

OK thanks everyone I found my problem a connector not seated properly between the coil and the battery.

A bientot mes amis,

Honda 2000 350ES
Suzuki 85 250