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Well this is what I think I have. I hit a bump and my bike turns off and then turns back on while I am going down the highway. Its getting worse as time goes by. The first time it did it, I nearly crapped my pants cause I was getting on the highway and trying to get infront of an 18 wheeler, yea, stupid I know. Anyways I checked out all of the wiring hitting all of the lines while running with no luck. Any ideas?

That doesn't sound like much fun. I had a bike that would give a little horn beep over big bumps. Anyway, I don't have any practical advice for you - I'm going to move this to the Trouble Shooting Forum in the Total Motorcycle Garage section. You bound to get lots of good responses there. Good luck!

Cheers,
Loonette

head it up to a wall and watch the headlight and see if it flickers as you wiggle the key (vigorously) if it goes out it is the ignition switch or a loose connection there.also tap on the fuse box with it running may be corroded fuse.

Well I checked the fuses, all seem ok. I moved the key around vigourously and it did turn off, but it seemed to be in range of acceptable movement. I dont know, if it is the ignition switch I am going to take it in to a shop, I probably could fix it but I would screw something else up. Plus I couldnt tell where the service manuel said where to disconnect it.

once again when someone asks a service related question we have no idea what kind of bike it is.

2001 cbr600, I just assumed everybody has one, sorry. Will remember for future correspondence.

you can save a ton of money by doing it yourself--the honda dealers here get $249.00 for an ignition switch plus labor to install it.K&L makes a replacement on for about $40.00.

Well I might try and fix it myself. I am not convinced that it is the ignition switch though. I am going to ride and see if I can jiggle the key and see, once again not the smartest thing, but... Can most dealers run a diagnostic for things such as that or do they just have to take it one thing at a time? Also does it cost money to run a diagnostic if they can? Thanks for the help. I will let you know what I think when I get back.

Is there a web site for the K&L replacement or should i just google it?

try dennis kirk web site for switch--the dealers have a bunch of parts replacers here they change parts until they fix it or you run out of money.as far as i know they dont know what diagnostic means.

Well it took it for a ride but the road i took didnt have any bumps on it, so it didnt do it, i want to say i think had something wrong with the switch before come to think of it, it was the first year i had it, i bought it new, it would still run but i would loose my lights and odometer, but would come back on after i truned the key off and back on, after a couple of times of that i took it in and i believe thats what they told me it was, of course it was still under warranty, and as long as it was fine after that i didnt care. Oh well if i find out what it is i will let you know. Thanks again.