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I went into the cafe "2-bits" and had some breakfast. When I was ready to leave the bike would not start. I had plenty of battery. The fuses where all fine. I took the tank off and unplugged the lead to the CDI " I think it is the starter sensor??" and it started up just fine. Any idea if this is just a connection problem or a failing CDI or the starter sensor?? is going bad? I have since used electronic cleaner and di-electric greased it. My other riding buds can give me poop now, first time down but an easy fix and didn't have to tow it back home!!
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BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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Re: down time on a ride
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I have found that if you ride over bumpy roads, that the lgnition coil leads can come loose, so I would imagine that the leads to the CDI would, as well. I took the precaution of di-electric greasing the ignition coil leads, then used plastic zip ties to secure them. Have had no problems since then. Next time I have my fuel tank off, I'll do the same to the CDI.
Thanks for the heads up
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Might have been the wire from the neutral and sidestand switches. They are wired through a diode 'or' gate so that the engine will only start in neutral or with the stand up.
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No problem Robin, just another thing to check if it happens.
Ed, I thought about that, but this kind of thing has been happening since the bike was about 2 months old (since May 04). It would die, I turn the key off and back on.. away I go. This is the first time it just flat would not start. I did take a look at the kickstand switch, but concluded it was not the problem. Only after unplugging the starter sensor and plugging it back in did it start. I have heard that the starter sensor has been the culprit sometimes and not the CDI. I have a new one but have been waiting for the 30,000 service to replace it. Still waiting too, maybe I will get my new black/white Rocket Touring by then too ... woooo hoooo LOL
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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I wonder if you have an oxidized ground at the frame's grounding point (the battery ground) and you're releasing built up capacitance when you unplug and replug various electrical components? Ever try unplugging something else, like the pickup sensor lead, as a diagnostic?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good advice Ed, I will give that a look see when I do the 30,000
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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