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Spiral
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PostPosted: 21:15 - 29 Mar 2006    Post subject: Engine cut out Reply with quote
On my way home from work the engine cut out well from what i think the electrics cut out, as the eingine did not chugg or make and sound or problem is just stopped as i was going along.

At first i thought all the electrics were not working but the brake light was working though indicators and the starter would not work, also noticed the meutral light was not working.

I checked the battery which seems fines also fuses are ok, also i tested the starter motor and it can be made to tick over.

Could it be a short some where or a loose wire, i have looked all over and can't seem to see anything (even removed the fairings and tank to have a look but as yet no luck Crying or Very sad
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 21:28 - 29 Mar 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chances are it was the sidestand cutout switch which is there to stop you riding off with the stand down. This would kill the engine if it was activated. I used to do it all the time by catching the stand with my heel but I have bypassed it now.

They are in a really exposed position and are a common cause of a 'dead bike' when they get grotted up. Give it a good spray with WD40.

Also worth checking your battery terminals are done up tight.
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PostPosted: 22:35 - 29 Mar 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Had a loook at the side stand but i don't think its the problem as the bike is in active wether its up or down.

I charged the battery up and put it back in a heard a few clicks from the clocks so at least i know its getting power just can't figure out why the rest of the bike isn't.

Could it have anything to do with the kill switch which is below the starter button?
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 01:34 - 30 Mar 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Spiral wrote:
Had a loook at the side stand but i don't think its the problem as the bike is in active wether its up or down.


Yeah, the SWITCH that the stand presses against when it is up gets full of shite and stops working, the bike behaves as if the stand is down all the time. Spray WD40 with abandon.

Vague possability there could also be a clutch safety interlock switch on your bike. (attached to the clutch lever, usually underneath). This could also cause a similar problem.

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Could it have anything to do with the kill switch which is below the starter button?


Unlikely unless it is in the 'off' position, but possible. Laughing Again, spray WD40.
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