engine shut off at 55 now wont start

jbaird · 07-10-2013, 09:20 PM

I was riding into work at about 55 and the engine shut down (like I hit the kill switch). I coasted over to the side with the engine turning due to wheel speed. Starter wouldn't do anything, turn signals and light were on, clutchengaged, kill switch set to run, and the side stand up. I checked for loose wires and the speedo cable came out. Any ideas on why my bike cut out and won't start?

alantf · 07-11-2013, 05:02 AM

When the engine stops SUDDENLY, it suggests an electrical problem (fuel problems usually chug chug first) The only one of the safety switches that may operate at any other time but starting, is the side stand. You may want to test this first.

jbaird · 07-11-2013, 07:11 AM

Thank you Alan. Iwill start there.

jbaird · 07-11-2013, 07:22 AM

I just wanted to say thanks for all the advice, not only on this topic but on all of the other threads ive read as well. When you post something on here it not only benefits the op but so many more that dont comment as well.

**jonathan180iq** · 07-11-2013, 09:49 AM

Did you sort it out already?

Feels like maybe a main fuse...

jbaird · 07-11-2013, 02:42 PM

Not yet, the guy that sold it to me is having a look at it. Awfully nice of him. I will report back when it is resolved. Good call Jonathon and thank you for the help. Im a bit embarassed that a blown fuse left me stranded on the side of the road, but I was in a hurry. :blush:

jbaird · 07-11-2013, 10:47 PM

Yep, it was the main fuse. There was a 10 amp in there, 15a was put in its place. Running like a top. Time to change the oil soon.

alantf · 07-12-2013, 04:51 AM

If I recall correctly, the main fuse is 20A. It's the two lower fuses that are 10A & 15A. You might like to replace the 15A with a 20A, like it was designed for.

**jonathan180iq** · 07-12-2013, 10:19 AM

Ditto

07-10-2013, 09:20 PM	#1
jbaird Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 9	engine shut off at 55 now wont start I was riding into work at about 55 and the engine shut down (like I hit the kill switch). I coasted over to the side with the engine turning due to wheel speed. Starter wouldn't do anything, turn signals and light were on, clutchengaged, kill switch set to run, and the side stand up. I checked for loose wires and the speedo cable came out. Any ideas on why my bike cut out and won't start? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-11-2013, 05:02 AM	#2
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: engine shut off at 55 now wont start When the engine stops SUDDENLY, it suggests an electrical problem (fuel problems usually chug chug first) The only one of the safety switches that may operate at any other time but starting, is the side stand. You may want to test this first. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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07-11-2013, 07:11 AM	#3
jbaird Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 9	Re: engine shut off at 55 now wont start Thank you Alan. Iwill start there. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-11-2013, 07:22 AM	#4
jbaird Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 9	Re: engine shut off at 55 now wont start I just wanted to say thanks for all the advice, not only on this topic but on all of the other threads ive read as well. When you post something on here it not only benefits the op but so many more that dont comment as well.
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07-11-2013, 09:49 AM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: engine shut off at 55 now wont start Did you sort it out already? Feels like maybe a main fuse... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-11-2013, 02:42 PM	#6
jbaird Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 9	Re: engine shut off at 55 now wont start Not yet, the guy that sold it to me is having a look at it. Awfully nice of him. I will report back when it is resolved. Good call Jonathon and thank you for the help. Im a bit embarassed that a blown fuse left me stranded on the side of the road, but I was in a hurry. :blush:
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07-11-2013, 10:47 PM	#7
jbaird Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 9	Re: engine shut off at 55 now wont start Yep, it was the main fuse. There was a 10 amp in there, 15a was put in its place. Running like a top. Time to change the oil soon.
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07-12-2013, 04:51 AM	#8
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: engine shut off at 55 now wont start If I recall correctly, the main fuse is 20A. It's the two lower fuses that are 10A & 15A. You might like to replace the 15A with a 20A, like it was designed for. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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07-12-2013, 10:19 AM	#9
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: engine shut off at 55 now wont start Ditto
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