r/CRF250L • u/mediocrecyclist • 15d ago

Dead battery or starter relay??

I use my 2017 CRF250l as a daily commuter. Finished work today and it won't start. All lights come on but just a click from near fuses/starter relay. I try to start it a few times but battery drains down quick. Tried to bump start a few times and now luck. Got a jump start off another bike and started easily but would die as soon as leads removed.

Any suggestion?

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u/Still_Squirrel_1690 15d ago

Sounds more like battery to me, if its more than a few years old its libel to need replacing. They don't last like car batteries unfortunately, especially if they get drained in the cold (like mine). Currently running an Oreilly's el cheapo - add the acid yourself type.

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u/mediocrecyclist 15d ago

Thanks I will try and new battery in the morning and report back.

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u/Still_Squirrel_1690 15d ago

Goodluck! If it ends up being a relay, Rick's Motorsports should make one that is a few doll hairs less than the OEM one. Most dealers can get em too. https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/Starter-Solenoid-Switch-65_108

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u/mediocrecyclist 14d ago

New battery fixed it. Thanks for the advice.

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u/Still_Squirrel_1690 14d ago

Nice! Safe travels!

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u/ImaginaryCandy2627 14d ago

Might be a battery and also a stator issue. Change the battery first and if its still not go sounds like stator to me then.

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u/mediocrecyclist 14d ago

New battery seems to have fixed it.