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died when i hit a bump #206990 10/02/2007 10:05 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 memphis tn dog OP Adjunct
OP dog Adjunct Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 memphis tn	i was going to work today, i was doing about 70mph hit a bump and my bike died. i thought it was out of gas so i changed to reserve, but nothing so i hit the started button and it fired right up no back fire or nothing ran like nothing had happened got to work looked for maybe a ground or break but nothing, has anyonelse experence something like this?

Re: died when i hit a bump dog #206991 10/02/2007 10:14 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,382 St Charles, MO TonyG Learned Hand
TonyG Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,382 St Charles, MO	The only thing that comes to mind would be the kickstand switch. I guess it's possible to hit a hard bump, have the kickstand pivot down just enough to kill the engine. *Tony G '03 America*

Re: died when i hit a bump TonyG #206992 10/02/2007 10:20 AM
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OP dog Adjunct Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 memphis tn	i didn't even think of that it make sence thanks for the input.

Re: died when i hit a bump dog #206993 10/02/2007 10:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,223 Lake Placid, Fl. bonnyusa Big Bore
bonnyusa Big Bore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,223 Lake Placid, Fl.	Loose battery connection? "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein

Re: died when i hit a bump TonyG #206994 10/02/2007 10:32 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	Quote: The only thing that comes to mind would be the kickstand switch. Quote: Loose battery connection? Take your pick, both sound about right. 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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