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I have a 1990 sporty and the damn thing just quits on me, like i shut it off not die out but just cuts off. Any idea what my problem could be I thought maybe the ignition module but I tried a known good one and it still does it.
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On my 1994 XL1200 I had that problem, I found that the ignition switch was very sensitive. If I had anything hanging off the key ring that would get caught in the wind it would bump it back a little and would cut out. I just used the key by itself on a ring and it quit. You might just jiggle the switch while it is running and see if that is the problem.
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I havn't received it yet. I checked the voltage into the switch and out of the switch and I get bat voltage so I guess I'll have to chase the wire into the head light and out to see if there isa break somewhere.
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RE: just quits?
When you wire the coil direct you only eliminate two switches....one it the on/off switch and the other is the ignition switch. If your ignition switch feels sponge as you turn the key or you don't feel a positive indent at the on position then chances are it's going bad. The on/off switch is deciving....even though it shows current one second it can open at any vibration level killing the juice to the ignition coil.
Some one suggested a bad ground wire off the battery....this was an issue with the older sporty's for a while, the cable breaks under the shrink tubing at the starter. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and give it a good jerk up....if it is bad it will pull right out of the shrink tubing.
Good Luck
Some one suggested a bad ground wire off the battery....this was an issue with the older sporty's for a while, the cable breaks under the shrink tubing at the starter. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and give it a good jerk up....if it is bad it will pull right out of the shrink tubing.
Good Luck