KawaTanker is shutting off

**coacha** · 03-10-2014, 10:18 AM

I have had an issue with my '99 shutting down while riding. I think I have 2 issues, one that I know how to fix, the other no idea.

The starter relay needs to be cleaned or replaced, that is the one I know how to do. The other seems that the ignition switch (where the key goes in) has developed some play in it. What I mean by that is I have to turn the key to a position between the normal start position and accessory position for it to stay on. Anybody have an idea about how to fix this issue?

As always, thank you for your responses, both technical advise and smart@ss ones

redjay · 03-10-2014, 10:21 AM

Find a used switch at a wreckers ?

recumbentbob · 03-10-2014, 12:55 PM

C with Greens cycle salvage in KY. Google will get u the #.

audiogooroo · 03-10-2014, 02:29 PM

Hey Ron, I had a similar issue a few years back. For me it was simply worn cabling connections at the ignition switch (I have a barrel key located on the speedo nacelle). I re-soldered and re-dressed everything and no problem since.

**coacha** · 03-10-2014, 06:20 PM

Thanks gentlemen. Appreciate the insight on the parts place. I'll have to go look at the cable/wire.

Hope you are well Daryl, been too long my friend.

audiogooroo · 03-10-2014, 06:30 PM

It has been too long man. With all of my travels, I haven't made it back to the SE since 2009. Would be too cool to connect sometime.

**Top Cat** · 03-10-2014, 07:09 PM

Yeah I was surprised to see you on here today Daryl.
Traveling a lot huh? Makin the big bucks

**glwilson** · 03-10-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by coacha

I have had an issue with my '99 shutting down while riding. I think I have 2 issues, one that I know how to fix, the other no idea.

The starter relay needs to be cleaned or replaced, that is the one I know how to do. The other seems that the ignition switch (where the key goes in) has developed some play in it. What I mean by that is I have to turn the key to a position between the normal start position and accessory position for it to stay on. Anybody have an idea about how to fix this issue?

As always, thank you for your responses, both technical advise and smart@ss ones

Park the Nomad and ride your BMW!

(Sorry Coach... you said you would appreciate the smart-ass comments... so I obliged. Hope you get it resolved.)

**coacha** · 03-10-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Park the Nomad and ride your BMW!

(Sorry Coach... you said you would appreciate the smart-ass comments... so I obliged. Hope you get it resolved.)

Thanks Greg...I wasn't feeling any love until I saw your comment. Now I feel at home

The KawaTanker gets the school/home rides and a few other short jaunts. Beemer gets the long haul miles. Tanker has 88K and the Beemer 150K now. I suppose some day I should retire both and get two different ones but I almost have them both the way I want them...or it could be I'm too cheap to get a new one.

**coacha** · 03-10-2014, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

It has been too long man. With all of my travels, I haven't made it back to the SE since 2009. Would be too cool to connect sometime.

Well heck, get your behind back down this way. I'll even buy you dinner.

**glwilson** · 03-11-2014, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by coacha

Thanks Greg...I wasn't feeling any love until I saw your comment. Now I feel at home

The KawaTanker gets the school/home rides and a few other short jaunts. Beemer gets the long haul miles. Tanker has 88K and the Beemer 150K now. I suppose some day I should retire both and get two different ones but I almost have them both the way I want them...or it could be I'm too cheap to get a new one.

I hear you on the cost of replacing bikes. Geez... It can be an expensive proposition.

audiogooroo · 03-11-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Yeah I was surprised to see you on here today Daryl.
Traveling a lot huh? Makin the big bucks

Well, definitely traveling a lot. And oh yes, making the big bucks! Dozens and dozens of dollars!

After living and working in Las Vegas for the last eight months, I'm glad to be working from Colorado again. While I don't post a lot, I do read the forum most every day. I only post when I have something relevant to say...which we all see is not very often!

**coacha** · 04-19-2014, 07:05 PM

Ok, update on the KawaTanker. Decided since it was raining and the Beemer was getting a new clutch, I'd dive into trying to find out what was wrong with KT and not wanting to run right.

Well, it didn't want to start. Would crank but not fire. So I decided to drain the tank, check the fuel filter (clear), change the plugs and see if that helped. It cranked over but wouldn't fire. Stepped away from it a little bit to scratch my head and decided to try it again. The relay tripped and I lost all power.

Off to the auto parts place for some electric contact cleaner. Came back and cleaned the contacts on the relay, blew them dry with the compressor, and hooked it all back up. Nothing. No power at all.

Battery reads 12.7-12.9 on the meter. I'm thinking the relay is shot cause I don't even get lights now.

**minst7877** · 04-19-2014, 09:16 PM

Sounds like the ignition switch is bad.

DC

**coacha** · 04-19-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by minst7877

Sounds like the ignition switch is bad.

DC

That is another issue I think is occurring.

03-10-2014, 10:18 AM	#1
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	KawaTanker is shutting off I have had an issue with my '99 shutting down while riding. I think I have 2 issues, one that I know how to fix, the other no idea. The starter relay needs to be cleaned or replaced, that is the one I know how to do. The other seems that the ignition switch (where the key goes in) has developed some play in it. What I mean by that is I have to turn the key to a position between the normal start position and accessory position for it to stay on. Anybody have an idea about how to fix this issue? As always, thank you for your responses, both technical advise and smart@ss ones __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-10-2014, 12:55 PM	#3
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	C with Greens cycle salvage in KY. Google will get u the #. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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03-10-2014, 02:29 PM	#4
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Hey Ron, I had a similar issue a few years back. For me it was simply worn cabling connections at the ignition switch (I have a barrel key located on the speedo nacelle). I re-soldered and re-dressed everything and no problem since. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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03-10-2014, 06:20 PM	#5
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Thanks gentlemen. Appreciate the insight on the parts place. I'll have to go look at the cable/wire. Hope you are well Daryl, been too long my friend. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-10-2014, 06:30 PM	#6
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	It has been too long man. With all of my travels, I haven't made it back to the SE since 2009. Would be too cool to connect sometime. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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03-10-2014, 10:21 AM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	Find a used switch at a wreckers ?
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03-10-2014, 07:09 PM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Yeah I was surprised to see you on here today Daryl. Traveling a lot huh? Makin the big bucks __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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04-19-2014, 07:05 PM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Ok, update on the KawaTanker. Decided since it was raining and the Beemer was getting a new clutch, I'd dive into trying to find out what was wrong with KT and not wanting to run right. Well, it didn't want to start. Would crank but not fire. So I decided to drain the tank, check the fuel filter (clear), change the plugs and see if that helped. It cranked over but wouldn't fire. Stepped away from it a little bit to scratch my head and decided to try it again. The relay tripped and I lost all power. Off to the auto parts place for some electric contact cleaner. Came back and cleaned the contacts on the relay, blew them dry with the compressor, and hooked it all back up. Nothing. No power at all. Battery reads 12.7-12.9 on the meter. I'm thinking the relay is shot cause I don't even get lights now. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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04-19-2014, 09:16 PM	#14
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Sounds like the ignition switch is bad. 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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