DR250 - No Battery? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

jnathome · 04-27-2004, 07:45 AM

Hi folks. I've just bought a used DR250S which has been imported in to the UK from Japan. I've got the Clymer manual and as far as I can tell, this bike is supposed to have a battery - but it hasn't! All the electrics seem to work fine when the bikes running (lights/indicators/etc) and so I guess they are being powered directly from the alternator (or something similar?).

Should this bike have a battery? Has it been wired in some way to bypass the need for one? If so, are there are disadvantages to not having a battery?

Any help is appreciated.

Kind regards.
John.

Irwin · 04-27-2004, 10:53 AM

The S model I have the battery is just in front of the tool box under the side cover. It's pretty small.

jnathome · 04-28-2004, 12:50 PM

Thanks Irwin, but the battery is definitely not there! When I turn the ignition on I have no neutral light, or any other electrics functioning, until the engine is started.

Do you know whether some models (this is a Japanese bike) came without a battery, or has the previous owner wired the bike up in such a way as to negate the need for one?

04-27-2004, 07:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
jnathome Newbie Joined: Apr 2004 Location: UK Posts: 3	DR250 - No Battery? Hi folks. I've just bought a used DR250S which has been imported in to the UK from Japan. I've got the Clymer manual and as far as I can tell, this bike is supposed to have a battery - but it hasn't! All the electrics seem to work fine when the bikes running (lights/indicators/etc) and so I guess they are being powered directly from the alternator (or something similar?). Should this bike have a battery? Has it been wired in some way to bypass the need for one? If so, are there are disadvantages to not having a battery? Any help is appreciated. Kind regards. John.

04-27-2004, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Irwin Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Central IL Posts: 40	Battery The S model I have the battery is just in front of the tool box under the side cover. It's pretty small. __________________ DR250S All stock

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04-28-2004, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
jnathome Newbie Joined: Apr 2004 Location: UK Posts: 3	Thanks Irwin, but the battery is definitely not there! When I turn the ignition on I have no neutral light, or any other electrics functioning, until the engine is started. Do you know whether some models (this is a Japanese bike) came without a battery, or has the previous owner wired the bike up in such a way as to negate the need for one?

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