2006 Zongshen 250GS won't start, I'm clueless as to why

jomiye · 06-21-2016, 08:01 PM

Hey everybody,

I recently picked up a 2006 Zongshen 250GS from an associate of mine with only 3,300 miles on it. I drove it for 700 miles without any major issue.

After a severe thunderstorm about a month ago, the bike will not start. The storm may have been a coincidence, I really don't know. It turns over but the engine never kicks on for more a second before it sputters and dies. The same thing happens when trying to start it with the ignition button, and also when attempting to push start it to life.

I have replaced the CDI, the battery, the plugs, and checked the compression, which was fine. Still not having any luck. This is my first sportbike, previously my bike experience was strictly dirt bikes and motocross.

Any help, suggestions, or theories are greatly appreciated. This bike is very hard to find parts for, especially stateside.

06-21-2016, 08:01 PM	#1
jomiye Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: BloNo Posts: 1	2006 Zongshen 250GS won't start, I'm clueless as to why Hey everybody, I recently picked up a 2006 Zongshen 250GS from an associate of mine with only 3,300 miles on it. I drove it for 700 miles without any major issue. After a severe thunderstorm about a month ago, the bike will not start. The storm may have been a coincidence, I really don't know. It turns over but the engine never kicks on for more a second before it sputters and dies. The same thing happens when trying to start it with the ignition button, and also when attempting to push start it to life. I have replaced the CDI, the battery, the plugs, and checked the compression, which was fine. Still not having any luck. This is my first sportbike, previously my bike experience was strictly dirt bikes and motocross. Any help, suggestions, or theories are greatly appreciated. This bike is very hard to find parts for, especially stateside.
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