Emergency Procedures Safety Question
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
I'd pull in the clutch, shift to neutral (to eliminate engine braking) and put on hazard lights (if you have them). Once in neutral left arm straight up as I pull over. Hopefully I could coast to the safest spot along the road.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Jacksonville Beach
I was able to shut down and restart. When I restarted, the gas light went off and gas again flowed to my engine. I was able to make it the rest of the way home - riding in the far right slow lane in case the problem happened again. I am taking the bike ('05 SE VROD) in Friday - not riding in the meantime. Never had a problem like this before. Will have a full check done 'cause never want it to happen again. It was on a road trip - crud in the gas (I use high octane)?, debris in the tank?, fuel pump??? What would temporarily stop gas flow while running and go away when I restart? Anyone experience a similar issue?
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: utah
Yeah, the guy sounds like kinda a hothead. If I was loosing power on my bike I'd be concentrating on getting it over to the emergency lane. If you have your blinker on and your ride is slowing I'd think the guy would have figured it out.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: On a Large Sandbar, NY
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Alaska
You did exactly what most of us would have done under the same curcumstances. As for the knothead that felt you should have waved them by...you should seriously consider letting him lead since he has issues with adapting to situations at hand!
Question: Did he even stop to help?
Question: Did he even stop to help?
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Stage IV
Joined: Jul 2009
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Jax - wish it was just a case of accidentally hitting the kill switch but am 99.99% sure it was not. I had noticed that I was falling behind the lead bike for no reason and really figured it up when I throttled and nothing happened. Thanks for the thought though - would be nice to not have to spend $$$ right now.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Knoxville, TN
Check the wiring harness under your seat where the wires pass between the frame and the motor. I had an 03 VROD. It is a common place for vibration wear that causes all kinds of weird problems. I hope whatever it is, it is an easy fix.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: virginia
We were told in motor school to tap the top of your helmet if you are having mechanical problems....this will let the other riders behind you know that you are having problems and its a lot easier to see than the waving of a hand
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From: Republic of Texas
I grew up learning that tapping on top of your helmet or head meant Leo ahead.