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Old 05-23-2011, 09:43 PM
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alright, so when i ride my bike, it dies shortly after i take off! (slow or fast) then won't start, i can turn the key off and back on and it will start up again! If i don't turn the key off and on again it won't start at all! anyone had this problem? So i actually made it home turning the key on and off at 60mph for about 5 miles! I have a 02 883r 1200 conversion with l.e.d. lights on blinkers if it makes a difference. any opinions would be appreciated if any of that above makes sense! thanks
 
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Old 05-23-2011, 10:07 PM
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anybody? this is the second time i've posted this same problem! bike been down a month! i need some seat time
 
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Old 05-23-2011, 10:34 PM
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Could be something with your Tilt switch. The key off and on sequence will reset starting circuit after bike tips over. Maybe the tilt switch is out of place.
 
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Could very well be your switch, bad connection or loose connection.
I you have a loose connection, the draw in Amps becomes greater at the switch causing the switch to heat-up and breaking connection.

Best of luck!

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well first thanks for the reply guys, where is tilt switch?
 
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Could be a loose battery connection. Dont scream saying NO WAY!!!! Yes way, crazy things like that happen with a bike I know about. Carried it to the dealer many times and they gave up on finding the problem. Another dealer tightened the battery cable and problem was solved.
 
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