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« on: July 12, 2023, 06:41:21 PM » |
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first post here and its a cry for help, my 99 interstate has left me stranded today for the first time. The issue that im having is it randomly just shut off like hitting the kill switch while going down the road, i have all lights,neutral light,headlights ,ect. It will not crank over like the kill switch is on but i checked the switch its not it, battery is good, bike runs strong put 200 miles on today untill i was 5 mins from home and it died. any tips?? Thanks!
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« Last Edit: July 13, 2023, 04:01:18 AM by green6150 »
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Jims99
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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2023, 04:31:56 AM » |
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Kill switch and high beam switches are known to gum up from the original grease. Take it apart, carefully, clean the contacts and light grease. Don’t grease the contacts themselves. There are plenty of threads and you tube videos on doing this. Another issue it could be is the contacts in the ignition switch. Not as common but can happen.
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« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2023, 05:27:49 AM » |
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Also, check your battery ground to frame for tight and corrosion. And cable connections.
The kickstand kill switch can also act up.
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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2023, 09:05:49 AM » |
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Kill switch has a small spring inside that will boing! into another dimension. Be careful  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2023, 10:23:33 AM » |
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If disassembling switches, use a clear bag large enough for your hands and tools, and do the work inside the bag. Much easier to find the spring you thought you had control of that way.
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« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2023, 11:38:50 AM » |
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If disassembling switches, use a clear bag large enough for your hands and tools, and do the work inside the bag. Much easier to find the spring you thought you had control of that way.
Great tip, it works well. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2023, 11:40:57 AM » |
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I had this problem once. It ended up being the ignition switch. PO had a large key ring that was used for many miles. The contacts had just had enough. I changed it out, never had another problem.
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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2023, 03:41:24 PM » |
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going to give all of these tips a shot tonight after work!! will keep you guys posted, thanks so much!  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2023, 02:14:21 PM » |
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You said it died, but did it come back to life at all, then or now? Every tip given are possibilities. But I don't think the start switch is an issue, except while trying to start. Side stand could be, I wonder if there is a bypass for it. But most aren't issues while driving. But there is one that is, that's the main wire harness connector block. Mine was only an issue in the rain. Engine cuts out for a second, then runs again. I've the how-to on fixing this if anyone wants it, just email me. Splice plug repair.  |
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2023, 07:08:57 AM » |
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Did the bike start again after sitting for awhile?
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2023, 04:01:34 PM » |
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You said it died, but did it come back to life at all, then or now? Every tip given are possibilities. But I don't think the start switch is an issue, except while trying to start. Side stand could be, I wonder if there is a bypass for it. But most aren't issues while driving. But there is one that is, that's the main wire harness connector block. Mine was only an issue in the rain. Engine cuts out for a second, then runs again. I've the how-to on fixing this if anyone wants it, just email me. Splice plug repair. Sounds like a good Shop Talk article. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2023, 05:22:48 PM » |
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IM BACK!! i have been so busy thank you again to all you guys for the input i got it fixed up it WAS the main harnnes connector block! it had given me some trouble last season thought i had it cleaned up and sorted out.... guess not, but i do this time i have put about 800miles on it no issues. thank you all again and sorry for the late response
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