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RE: Bike died on Montana I-94. - GoldOxide_imp - 08-25-2019

Once had a broken kill switch wire that would make and break under specific circumstances. Needless to say, with ignition going out and in ("back in" because at freeway speed the engine would be instantly bump started), I would sometimes get some interesting engine backfire.


RE: Bike died on Montana I-94. - Cormanus - 08-25-2019

Don't feel bad, Bflint. I did it one day. I was reaching across to set the throttle lock and flipped the kill switch off. I had no idea what had happened until after I'd coasted to a stop beside the road and given it some thought. Glad all's OK.


RE: Bike died on Montana I-94. - emptysea - 08-26-2019

Yep... was trying to adjust the strap on my right glove with my left hand. Was leading a group of 5 riders at the time...this was only like a month ago, btw. To paraphrase: Switch Happens.


RE: Bike died on Montana I-94. - Csory_imp - 08-26-2019

Max: I’m listening Wink Never saw ones with LEDs. There are [url=https://www.nauticlick.com/en/fusibles-disyuntores-y-magnetotermicos/1039-fusible-de-cuchillas-rearmable-5a-1-und.html]Resettable blade fuses with a small plastic tab popping out when blown, one just have to push the tab back and all is good. Replaced all the low-amp fuses on my boat and love them...



(08-25-2019, 06:36 AM)max_imp Wrote: bflint does the fuel pump run when the stop/run switch is cycled with ignition key on?
which lights light up?
Retsel all good points but sidestand switch does not prevent starting, neutral light/sw does, as does the stop switch

fuel pump is a very good indicator for fault finding, it means the computer, fuel cutoff relay, fuel pump, bank angle switch and fuel pump fuse are ok.

to test the fuel cutoff relay you can swap the relays under the seat, they are the same.

the clutch handle switch overrides the neutral switch when pulledin enabling the rider to start the engine in gear.

the sidestand switch only prevents the rider from riding away with the sidestand down.



RE: Bike died on Montana I-94. - Lord Popgun - 08-26-2019

(08-25-2019, 03:20 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Don't feel bad, Bflint. I did it one day. I was reaching across to set the throttle lock and flipped the kill switch off. I had no idea what had happened until after I'd coasted to a stop beside the road and given it some thought. Glad all's OK.

The same exact thing happened to me on I95 on 4th of July weekend while riding the ST. Sitting on the shoulder of I95 with heavy holiday traffic going by on a Sunday while I wondered what happened is not fun!

Everything is closed, what am I going to do. Calmed down, reset the kill switch and continued on. AND DID IT AGAIN an hour later. Ha Ha, can’t fool me. Reset it again while rolling and continued on. I have a cruise control on it now. No putzing with the throttle lock Smile


RE: Bike died on Montana I-94. - Frulk_imp - 08-26-2019

Lol! Done that several times on various bikes AND atvs. No foul on your part. Keep cruising. Was on I-94 on 4th of July. There’s some pretty stretches on that road along the Clarks Fork west of Missoula.


Bike died on Montana I-94. - bflint - 08-26-2019

(08-26-2019, 10:40 AM)Frulk_imp Wrote: Lol! Done that several times on various bikes AND atvs. No foul on your part. Keep cruising. Was on I-94 on 4th of July. There’s some pretty stretches on that road along the Clarks Fork west of Missoula.


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RE: Bike died on Montana I-94. - GoldOxide_imp - 08-26-2019

(08-26-2019, 07:23 AM)Csory_imp Wrote: Max: I’m listening Wink Never saw ones with LEDs. There are [url=https://www.nauticlick.com/en/fusibles-disyuntores-y-magnetotermicos/1039-fusible-de-cuchillas-rearmable-5a-1-und.html]Resettable blade fuses with a small plastic tab popping out when blown, one just have to push the tab back and all is good. Replaced all the low-amp fuses on my boat and love them...



(08-25-2019, 06:36 AM)max_imp Wrote: bflint does the fuel pump run when the stop/run switch is cycled with ignition key on?
which lights light up?
Retsel all good points but sidestand switch does not prevent starting, neutral light/sw does, as does the stop switch

fuel pump is a very good indicator for fault finding, it means the computer, fuel cutoff relay, fuel pump, bank angle switch and fuel pump fuse are ok.

to test the fuel cutoff relay you can swap the relays under the seat, they are the same.

the clutch handle switch overrides the neutral switch when pulledin enabling the rider to start the engine in gear.

the sidestand switch only prevents the rider from riding away with the sidestand down.

Great tip Csory.


RE: Bike died on Montana I-94. - Labrador12_imp - 08-26-2019

I trailered my CB to Alaska this July. When I went to start it up as I took it off the trailer I had a no start. I checked the kill switch, flicked it, and she fired right up. Only momentary bumage.