Tilt sensor

ACDCfn · 09-28-2014, 08:18 PM

So few weeks back while "experimenting" with my bike, I gently laid it down on it's crash guard. Well it's a good thing I still had clutch in because to my surprise the engine did not cut off. Dealer said he went through Kawis "flow charts" and everything is A okay. I lay it down in front of him and sure enough engine still runs. So he said the only other thing is bad ecu and they ordered new one under warranty. Tomorrow I am supposed to drop bike off to replace ECU. My question is does anyone know if engine actually supposed to cut off if bike lays on crash guard or does it require a more extreme angle?

smbke · 09-28-2014, 09:34 PM

I have a 2003 Nomad 1500. I went for a 350 mile ride with some friends through Utah 2 weeks ago.As we were pulling over to get our bearings, I overshot the pavement and wound up in some gravel on the shoulder, lost my balance and the bike went gently down on the right engine guard.

The engine continued to run. I think you have to go farther horizontal before the engine stops.

**minst7877** · 09-28-2014, 09:39 PM

My buddies 1600 classic shuts down if it reaches the highway bars. Don't ask how we know this but experience is a great teacher.

DC

ACDCfn · 09-28-2014, 09:49 PM

Thank you all, I got the answer from another forum. It is a pendulum that should shut the engine as it touches the crash bars. Malfunctions often though it seems...

09-28-2014, 08:18 PM	#1
ACDCfn Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 113	Tilt sensor So few weeks back while "experimenting" with my bike, I gently laid it down on it's crash guard. Well it's a good thing I still had clutch in because to my surprise the engine did not cut off. Dealer said he went through Kawis "flow charts" and everything is A okay. I lay it down in front of him and sure enough engine still runs. So he said the only other thing is bad ecu and they ordered new one under warranty. Tomorrow I am supposed to drop bike off to replace ECU. My question is does anyone know if engine actually supposed to cut off if bike lays on crash guard or does it require a more extreme angle? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-28-2014, 09:34 PM	#2
smbke Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 809	I have a 2003 Nomad 1500. I went for a 350 mile ride with some friends through Utah 2 weeks ago.As we were pulling over to get our bearings, I overshot the pavement and wound up in some gravel on the shoulder, lost my balance and the bike went gently down on the right engine guard. The engine continued to run. I think you have to go farther horizontal before the engine stops. __________________ Las Vegas, Nv VBA #02107 2003 Vulcan Nomad 1500 1980 Yamaha Seca 750 (past) 1969 Kawasaki 350 (past) 1967 Pannonia T8 250 (past) 1971 Honda 100 Twin (past)
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09-28-2014, 09:39 PM	#3
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	My buddies 1600 classic shuts down if it reaches the highway bars. Don't ask how we know this but experience is a great teacher. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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09-28-2014, 09:49 PM	#4
ACDCfn Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 113	Tilt sensor Thank you all, I got the answer from another forum. It is a pendulum that should shut the engine as it touches the crash bars. Malfunctions often though it seems...
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