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blowndodge · 07-09-2008, 10:19 AM

If it is, Nico owes Dan $20 !!!

07-09-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

All ideas are good dan. Lets throw some good shiit againt the wall and somethings got to work for Nico..

I can't see how it could be anthing but electrical.....

I gotta throw a small wrench in the mix.......... when it dies and I pull over... I smell gas!

**scion0** · 07-09-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

If it is, Nico owes Dan $20 !!!

With Nico's doctor bucks, I think it should be at least $50!

vroc13091 · 07-09-2008, 11:23 PM

Nico,

I had the same symptom on my 2000 1500 FI Nomad. Going down the freeway and suddenly it was like someone turned the key off. Initially it would come back on by itself. Indicator lights on the console would do a power on cycle (remember mine is FI). Finally it got to where I would have to coast to the side and after a few tries (cycling the ignition switch and hitting the starter) it would crank up and run OK.

Mine was the battery connection. Don't just look at them because they may look OK even with some corrosion.

The Fix. Take apart, thoroughly clean, and reassemble.

1) Disconnect both terminals. Negative first.
2) Fish the nuts out of the battery post.
3) Soak all parts (terminals, cable connector, bolts, nuts) in a solution of baking soda and water. It will create foam and bubble as it neutralizes the acid.
4) Sand all contact surfaces with a wet/dry type sand paper about 320 grit
5) With a small flat blade screwdriver or other similar tool chip away any remaining corrosion. Be sure to do the underside of the battery terminal where the nut goes.
6) Clean again with another solution of baking soda and water. Then rinse with clear water.
7) Thoroughly dry. If available use compressed air to remove any excess water.
8) Re assemble (Positive terminal first, Negative second)

Good Luck.

vroc13091 · 07-09-2008, 11:27 PM

Nico Wrote:

>I gotta throw a small wrench in the mix.......... when it dies and I pull over... I smell gas!

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If you loose ignition the engine will still take in the fuel and air but not ignite it as you roll to a stop with it in gear. So you would be pumping unburned fuel/air out the exhaust

07-10-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by txcwdancer

Nico Wrote:

>I gotta throw a small wrench in the mix.......... when it dies and I pull over... I smell gas!

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If you loose ignition the engine will still take in the fuel and air but not ignite it as you roll to a stop with it in gear. So you would be pumping unburned fuel/air out the exhaust

Ed Zachary

07-10-2008, 11:01 AM

Wow..... I did leave my ignition on recently and ran the battery down and had to jump it.... I did have a loose battery cable then... I think this might in fact be it!@!

misunderstood · 07-10-2008, 01:12 PM

Hope that gets it solved. Let us know. He'll be oweing txcwdancer a beer.

blowndodge · 07-10-2008, 02:04 PM

after he makes sure its not the kickstand switch!!!!

07-10-2008, 03:36 PM

I think the loose battery cable will normally cause it to pop and sputter when you accelerate, rather than just going dead like that.

misunderstood · 07-10-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

after he makes sure its not the kickstand switch!!!!

True

cactusjack · 07-10-2008, 04:59 PM

If you have a loose/flaky ground, it can cause all types of issues, especially with microprocessors, like...oh I don't know, maybe an ECU.

07-10-2008, 05:16 PM

OK.. cleaned he cables... used Coke.. lol

One last symptom I forgot to mention:

On a REAL slow 1st or 2nd gear right hand turn with a lot of lean it will cut out for a second and almost die.. not every time, but often enough.

07-10-2008, 05:46 PM

Could still be any of the electrical things we mentioned. Also, just for yocks, I'd check the wires running over the top rear of the valve cover of the rear cylinder. Notorious place for the wires to rub through.

michiganmike · 07-10-2008, 07:17 PM

A couple of years ago I was coming home on the expressway doing 80 to 85 mile an hour and the bike died. It turns out I was low on gas and at 80 to 85 MPH it could not suck enough gas up to keep the bike going at high speed. Once I slowed down the bike ran okay and I went another 5 miles till I found a gas station and filled it up. So my vote goes to a gas delivery problem.

07-09-2008, 10:19 AM	#31
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07-09-2008, 11:23 PM	#34
vroc13091 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Where I am at Posts: 242	What's your take? Nico, I had the same symptom on my 2000 1500 FI Nomad. Going down the freeway and suddenly it was like someone turned the key off. Initially it would come back on by itself. Indicator lights on the console would do a power on cycle (remember mine is FI). Finally it got to where I would have to coast to the side and after a few tries (cycling the ignition switch and hitting the starter) it would crank up and run OK. Mine was the battery connection. Don't just look at them because they may look OK even with some corrosion. The Fix. Take apart, thoroughly clean, and reassemble. 1) Disconnect both terminals. Negative first. 2) Fish the nuts out of the battery post. 3) Soak all parts (terminals, cable connector, bolts, nuts) in a solution of baking soda and water. It will create foam and bubble as it neutralizes the acid. 4) Sand all contact surfaces with a wet/dry type sand paper about 320 grit 5) With a small flat blade screwdriver or other similar tool chip away any remaining corrosion. Be sure to do the underside of the battery terminal where the nut goes. 6) Clean again with another solution of baking soda and water. Then rinse with clear water. 7) Thoroughly dry. If available use compressed air to remove any excess water. 8) Re assemble (Positive terminal first, Negative second) Good Luck.
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vroc13091 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Where I am at Posts: 242	What's your take? Nico Wrote: >I gotta throw a small wrench in the mix.......... when it dies and I pull over... I smell gas! ======================= If you loose ignition the engine will still take in the fuel and air but not ignite it as you roll to a stop with it in gear. So you would be pumping unburned fuel/air out the exhaust Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2008, 11:01 AM	#37
Guest Posts: n/a	What's your take? Wow..... I did leave my ignition on recently and ran the battery down and had to jump it.... I did have a loose battery cable then... I think this might in fact be it!@!
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07-10-2008, 01:12 PM	#38
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	What's your take? Hope that gets it solved. Let us know. He'll be oweing txcwdancer a beer.
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07-10-2008, 02:04 PM	#39
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	What's your take? after he makes sure its not the kickstand switch!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-10-2008, 03:36 PM	#40
Guest Posts: n/a	What's your take? I think the loose battery cable will normally cause it to pop and sputter when you accelerate, rather than just going dead like that.
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07-10-2008, 04:59 PM	#42
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07-10-2008, 05:16 PM	#43
Guest Posts: n/a	What's your take? OK.. cleaned he cables... used Coke.. lol One last symptom I forgot to mention: On a REAL slow 1st or 2nd gear right hand turn with a lot of lean it will cut out for a second and almost die.. not every time, but often enough.
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07-10-2008, 05:46 PM	#44
Guest Posts: n/a	What's your take? Could still be any of the electrical things we mentioned. Also, just for yocks, I'd check the wires running over the top rear of the valve cover of the rear cylinder. Notorious place for the wires to rub through.
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07-10-2008, 07:17 PM	#45
michiganmike Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dearborn, Michigan Posts: 100	What's your take? A couple of years ago I was coming home on the expressway doing 80 to 85 mile an hour and the bike died. It turns out I was low on gas and at 80 to 85 MPH it could not suck enough gas up to keep the bike going at high speed. Once I slowed down the bike ran okay and I went another 5 miles till I found a gas station and filled it up. So my vote goes to a gas delivery problem.
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