Wire Degradation

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cbr_ag · #1 Unread post by **cbr_ag** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:02 am

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?

Loonette · #2 Unread post by **Loonette** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:50 am

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

#3 Unread post by **9000white** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:51 am

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.

cbr_ag · #4 Unread post by **cbr_ag** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:46 am

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.

#5 Unread post by **9000white** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:25 am

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

cbr_ag · #6 Unread post by **cbr_ag** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:48 am

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

#7 Unread post by **9000white** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:54 am

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.

cbr_ag · #8 Unread post by **cbr_ag** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:21 am

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?

#9 Unread post by **9000white** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:41 pm

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.

cbr_ag · #10 Unread post by **cbr_ag** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:58 pm

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.