New problem: electrics turning off at random intervals

[Coyote]

Have ya fixed it yet?

Haven't gone over the loom yet. Last weekend I instead went out for a ride, in which it died. Turn it off, turn it back on, lights were working, press start then the electrics died and then it wouldn't start again at all. Took seat off, saw the negative terminal on the battery was loose. Tightened it back up, bike started fine.

Don't think this was the problem before because after it happened I checked the battery and the terminals were screwed up tight.


I really need to get another bike so I can have the VFR in the garage to get done over. The clutch is starting to slip badly and the brakes are going to kill me eventually.

[idb]

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Don't think this was the problem before because after it happened I checked the battery and the terminals were screwed up tight.

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So how do you think it came loose in the meantime?

[limbimtimwim]

Just really random one from left field..

What happens when you pull the clutch in? I had a weird one that I never quite figured out, but once the clutch switch got a work out the problem went away. Was totally weird because the temp gauge would shoot up to 100% at the same time. And the bike wouldn't start and appeared 100% dead if it were not for the dash back light...!

[Coyote]

So how do you think it came loose in the meantime?

I don't know, possibly I accidentally loosened it when I was making sure they were screwed tight when I last checked? I am an idiot after all

[Coyote]

Just really random one from left field..

What happens when you pull the clutch in?

The bike slows down?

I've noticed it starting to pull forward at lower temperatures than before when the lever is all the way in. Used to only do it when it was overheating in between all the lights in Wellington, now it happens just above normal temperature. The lever is adjusted properly by the way. Plus from a stand still e.g. at the lights, when I click into first from neutral there's a larger clunk than usual which I'm guessing is because the gearbox is spinning faster than it should be.

[idb]

I don't know, possibly I accidentally loosened it when I was making sure they were screwed tight when I last checked? I am an idiot after all

I don't believe that for a moment!

[limbimtimwim]

The bike slows down?

I was wondering more about what effect the clutch switch was having.

[Coyote]

I don't believe that for a moment!

Believe what you will, but I know both terminals were fully screwed up. I remember this clearly as when I saw them I thought "shit shit shit, it isn't an easy problem, it's more sinister".

[Coyote]

I was wondering more about what effect the clutch switch was having.

I haven't noticed anything unusual with it. Bike doesn't start in gear unless you pull the clutch in. That's normal innit?

[Morcs]

I hate to say it Daniel, but my nc30 that you didnt want to buy is still going strong...

[Coyote]

I hate to say it Daniel, but my nc30 that you didnt want to buy is still going strong...

I wanted to buy it, but then you had another buyer you wanted to sell it too instead, then my bike came up and I was in the middle of trying to get it when the other dude decided not to get yours and you offered it to me.

Anyway, my bike is still going. Just not well I'll retire it from road bike duty once I get another ride. Keen to do the hillclimb once it's brakes are sorted.

[Henk]

Had this sort of thing before on two bikes. On the TTR it was the connector from the ignition to the rest of the bike (Bloody Italian electrics) On the GPZ it was the idiot switch on teh sidestand that had filled up with crap. If you still have the sidestand idiot switch take it off and throw it away. They case more hassles that they are worh.

[howdamnhard]

Check for a loose earth terminal.If the battery is new check its connections are tight.

[idb]

Believe what you will, but I know both terminals were fully screwed up. I remember this clearly as when I saw them I thought "shit shit shit, it isn't an easy problem, it's more sinister".

No ya dope...I mean I don't believe you're an idiot!!!

[Coyote]

No ya dope...I mean I don't believe you're an idiot!!!

I think it's well established on KB that I'm an idiot.

The problem hasn't reoccurred since tightening the terminals again. Bike still runs like shit but at least it doesn't cut out like before.