problem starting/idling when wet
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CB, sorry i wasnt explaining my self propers,, i use the wd-40 to remove the moisture, as well as corrosion, i use a toothbrush, then wipe it all down,, then i use the grease, and reconnect. I do this before the winter, after the winter, end of spring , and as the fall approaches.
Old Navy habits.
im scarred with the blasted 3M maintenance intervals on those ridiculous PM cards they used to make us carry around.
I wonder if they still do those cards.
Old Navy habits.
im scarred with the blasted 3M maintenance intervals on those ridiculous PM cards they used to make us carry around. I wonder if they still do those cards.
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When I took my fuses out I was amazed at the white powdery corrosion that had built up and I don't usually ride in the rain if I can help it and I am pretty careful when I wash it. If you remove the fuses/relays and they have corrosion I would replace the fuses and clean the relay($$$) connections. I use a new fuse and run it in and out of the female connectors several times to clean them, unless you remove each one separately from the fuse block and clean them, even a brush can't really get down into the connector.
The reason I like CRZYLEGZZs WD-40 idea is that the electrical cleaners out there can damage your Powder coating and the WD-40 will not, but I would still cover the area though. Loctite makes a cleaner and if your female connections are really corroded you may need to use a heavy duty cleaner, just make sure you cover everything!
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I rode it to the dealership today to get fixed. Scariest ride in my life, It ran like the tank was half full of water. About 100 yards from the dealership it quit on me entirely and I coasted in....thankfully downhill. Dealership acted like it's never happened before or they never heard of such a thing. I told them I thought it was unsafe to ride and wanted it towed in but they refused and I rode it in one hour anyway. Makes me wonder.
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they always act like its never happened before........ I think they teach them that in dealership a**hole school. You could go in there and ask for an oil change and they'd be like........hmmm; never heard of that before - hey! joe! - you ever heard of having to "change the oil"????
I think they do it just to fugg with you
I think they do it just to fugg with you
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I'm at a loss. If it isn't water, then its something entrely wrong with the Bikes electronics.
But!! I'm almost certain that your connections and contacts are just fould with water and just need a cleaning.
I hope it all works out. Keep us Posted
But!! I'm almost certain that your connections and contacts are just fould with water and just need a cleaning.
I hope it all works out. Keep us Posted
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Dealership called and said "your bike is getting a new crank position sensor..it will be here in 5 to 6 days".
So now I'm going to have cancel my ride to Americade in Lake George NY, and worry about what other parts are going to fail with fewer than 500 miles on them.
So now I'm going to have cancel my ride to Americade in Lake George NY, and worry about what other parts are going to fail with fewer than 500 miles on them.
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i wouldnt sweat Americade, you got 2 good solid weeks, call the dealership and voice your concerns and
Let them know the Amount of money you already spent planning this trip that may not happen.. due to a defect on parts.. Please have them expedite this.
5-6 days on a sensor seems abit much..
Let them know the Amount of money you already spent planning this trip that may not happen.. due to a defect on parts.. Please have them expedite this.
5-6 days on a sensor seems abit much..
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Dealership called and said "your bike is getting a new crank position sensor..it will be here in 5 to 6 days".
So now I'm going to have cancel my ride to Americade in Lake George NY, and worry about what other parts are going to fail with fewer than 500 miles on them.
So now I'm going to have cancel my ride to Americade in Lake George NY, and worry about what other parts are going to fail with fewer than 500 miles on them.
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