Gremlin in my Nomad

crzyddy · 12-04-2012, 05:31 PM

Finished a ride Sunday in the rain, bike was running fine when I parked it. When I attempted to take advantage of what was most likely the last 70 degree day in VA for awhile and ride to work, the bike started fine but as soon as I put it in first and let out the clutch it died. I attempted several times and I was able to let the clutch out in neutral, but as soon as I put it in gear and let the clutch lever move out, even before the clutch engaged it would die. I left it out to sunbathe and when I got home from work, everything works properly once again. Did water get in something that I need to check?

redjay · 12-04-2012, 05:33 PM

Did you leave the sidestand down ?

Vulcanrider03 · 12-04-2012, 05:43 PM

Check your kick stand switch,,, lubricate it good

**Top Cat** · 12-04-2012, 06:35 PM

My guess would be water shorting the side stand switch which dried out while you were at work.

**MAS Tequila** · 12-04-2012, 07:02 PM

Damn and I always thought a Gremlin was bigger than a Nomad.

MT

crzyddy · 12-04-2012, 07:06 PM

holy cow, I would've never thought about the kickstand switch. You guys are awesome! Can't thank you enough. I feel a sick day coming on to check into that and take a test ride.

**ringadingh** · 12-04-2012, 07:23 PM

I agree with the kickstand switch, start looking there. It may just need a cleaning and a bit of lube.

12-04-2012, 05:31 PM	#1
crzyddy Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: VA Posts: 35	Gremlin in my Nomad Finished a ride Sunday in the rain, bike was running fine when I parked it. When I attempted to take advantage of what was most likely the last 70 degree day in VA for awhile and ride to work, the bike started fine but as soon as I put it in first and let out the clutch it died. I attempted several times and I was able to let the clutch out in neutral, but as soon as I put it in gear and let the clutch lever move out, even before the clutch engaged it would die. I left it out to sunbathe and when I got home from work, everything works properly once again. Did water get in something that I need to check? __________________ 2001 Nomad 1500FI 2000 Victory Sport Cruiser Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-04-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
Vulcanrider03 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockland,ont Posts: 519	Check your kick stand switch,,, lubricate it good __________________ Lukster National CVFR SAA Rockland,Ont Nomad 2010 Voyager trunk Alleycat intake / YVANIZE ECU, Freedom performance 2 into 1 Kuryaken grip with Throttle mod lost of chrome add on Sound digital 1200.4 2 ohm 6 x 9 MPX 690 Hertz in custom fairing 6.5 hcx hertz speakers in hard bags 6.5 MPX hertz in pods
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12-04-2012, 06:35 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	My guess would be water shorting the side stand switch which dried out while you were at work. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-04-2012, 07:02 PM	#5
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Damn and I always thought a Gremlin was bigger than a Nomad. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-04-2012, 07:06 PM	#6
crzyddy Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: VA Posts: 35	holy cow, I would've never thought about the kickstand switch. You guys are awesome! Can't thank you enough. I feel a sick day coming on to check into that and take a test ride. __________________ 2001 Nomad 1500FI 2000 Victory Sport Cruiser
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12-04-2012, 05:33 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,929	Did you leave the sidestand down ?
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12-04-2012, 07:23 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I agree with the kickstand switch, start looking there. It may just need a cleaning and a bit of lube. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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