Swift electrical problems

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Swift electrical problems

#1 Unread post by SOS bign »

Ok I got a 2008 swift lucky strike. It seems to have an electrical issue since the day I bought it. I ride it then it just shuts down. Let the bike sit and it will restart and run for who knows how long. I know the circuit breaker pops then resets but also has some other box with what appears to be a relay and flat resistors or something. Never seen a set up like this before and need help.

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Hello Richard and welcome to the forum. I got to ask, have you tried removing the gas cap when it dies to see if the gas tank has a vacuum building up in it. The condition you're describing sounds like a vacuum lock which occurs when the tank vent is blocked. I could be wrong though.
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Yes have run with cap loose. Like I mentioned when it dies and you sit for a few minutes you hear the circuit breaker reset. I have changed the breaker out and it still does it. I can not find a wiring diagrams for any swift motorcycle on the Internet therefore I'm not sure which wires to start chasing for a short.

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OK well we'll make you a circuit diagram. You've got a battery, a charging circuit (alternator and regulator), an ignition circuit, and a lighting circuit. Do you know which breaker is tripping?
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It only has one breaker. It is running off the ignition. One side comes in from battery other side goes out to a box that has what appears to be a relay and some flat resistors and like 5 led lights. Also appears to run to ignition module under nose cone. This is the weirdest setup I have ever seen

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#6 Unread post by Johnj »

Do you have a Digital Voltage Meter? Can you remove your key switch without removing any of the wires?
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