Why does my motorcycle keep cutting off?
Re: Bike shuts off while riding I would do the obvious first, check the fuel vent for the gas tank, change the fuel filter, make sure your grounds and leads are tight, look at your connections @ the ign switch if possible and check all the fuses they don’t always blow clean sometimes connection is an issue.
What kind of ignition system does a classic bike use?
Updated January 03, 2019 There are two common ignition types associated with classic bikes: contact points and fully electronic. For many years, the contact point ignition was the favored system to control the timing of the ignition spark.
What to do if your bike ignition is not working?
If the engine isn’t running and the rest of the electrics are dead I’d first check the connector from the generator to the rest of the wiring and also the connector to the ignition switch, and then the ignition switch itself. As the other guy said, you may need a multimeter to do this properly.
What do you need to know about CDI ignition?
However, with CDI ignition, it is imperative the plug is ground properly and that the mechanic use gloves or special tools to hold the plug in contact with the head if a substantial electric shock is to be avoided.
Why does my bike cut out when put in gear?
If the bike starts ok in neutral and cuts out when put in gear, it’s likely to be the side stand safety switch as previously mentioned. With ignition off try unplugging the switch then start bike and put in gear. If it cuts out the two wires need to be joined together. Try this first.. Reddit!
If the engine isn’t running and the rest of the electrics are dead I’d first check the connector from the generator to the rest of the wiring and also the connector to the ignition switch, and then the ignition switch itself. As the other guy said, you may need a multimeter to do this properly.
Is the ignition coil on a Harley Davidson bad?
If you own a Harley Davidson bike, one of the things that might bother you is the ignition coil. Many riders face issues with the coil. However, for experts, identifying the problem is quite easy; but, it can be brain-racking for newbies or who isn’t familiar with motorbike mechanical issues.
If the bike starts ok in neutral and cuts out when put in gear, it’s likely to be the side stand safety switch as previously mentioned. With ignition off try unplugging the switch then start bike and put in gear. If it cuts out the two wires need to be joined together. Try this first.. Reddit!
Why does my Harley Davidson hesitate to start?
It sounds like gears grinding. When it does try to start it will hesitate as if the battery is weak. When it is at ambient temp it will crank right up. You sound convinced it is the compensator. Gears grinding=bad compensator. ?? How do you figure that. If you let off start button for even a nano second, it will grind pinion gear.