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Message started by Jezi on 06/19/06 at 11:20:25

Title: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by Jezi on 06/19/06 at 11:20:25

got my first savage a couple months ago, looks pretty but needed to change the battery and clean the carb.

ran great, now it will die with no notice while riding. engine just shuts off, seems like it might not be getting gas all the way through. have cleaned the carb twice, am trying to change the spark plug but have a feeling its something more.

any suggestions? many thanks!

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by MacAttack on 06/19/06 at 11:42:50

if the ignition just cuts out, I'd look to one of the switches - like the sidestand switch or clutch switch - being sticky.

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by Savage Librarian on 06/19/06 at 13:08:03

If it's any consolation, mine does the same thing, to at least some degree, and has done so for the last year or so. It seems to happen in groups. For a while I'll have problems with it suddenly stopping, and then I'll go a while with no problems at all, and then it'll stop a few times, and the no problems, etc.

I'm inclined to think it's something electrical, like Mac said. Of course, on mine at least, it hasn't proven to be so much of a hassle that I've taken it apart to figure out exactly what it is.

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by Reelthing on 06/19/06 at 13:16:11

When it shuts off does it chug a bit and blow black smoke, does it start right back up after it dies?

Just some other ideas, since you cleaned the carb guess that means you've had the seat off - there's a number of connections under it and doesn't hurt to make sure they're solid connects. Another place had a bit of a problem with was the two push connects on the coil - after working in the area it was pretty easy to work these lose.

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by Ed_L. on 06/19/06 at 16:38:22

Next time you are out riding check where you left foot is on the peg. I was hitting the kick stand with the heel of my foot and moving it just enough to engage the safety switch.

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by babbalou on 06/19/06 at 19:48:52

Another possibility is a kink in the vacuum hose, the one that goes from the petc0ck to the right side of the carb. Last year I tore mine at the end, trimmed it back an inch & rode a few miles. It sputtered & died. Started it up a few minutes later, rode awhile, same thing. Saw the kink in the shortened hose, ordered a new one & it worked fine.

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by SouthernMD on 06/20/06 at 04:13:58

Mine will also die on me. Most times while I’m doing 60 – 65. It just starts decelerating like it’s lost spark or fuel, then it’ll backfire and start going again. It hasn’t actually come to a complete stop yet. If it were a cage I’d suspect an ignition module.

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/20/06 at 06:42:11

Ed has a good point above. I've heard of the sidestand interlock causing this before. I don't remember if the cause was the sidestand being kicked while riding or if the switch was loose but it's worth checking all major interlocks and connectors if if feels electrical in any way. The only time I had anything even similar happen to me, it was simply running out of fuel and switching to reserve got me going just fine. That said, fuel and vacuum lines should be a quick check too (also mentioned above). I really like having a clear plastic in-line fuel filter. It is always an easy and fast visual check to see if fuel is flowing.

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by Ed_L. on 06/20/06 at 07:27:51

I was over at the stealership and watched the service crew try to troubleshoot a bad kickstand switch. Every time the rider would shift gears the bike shut off. The mechanics ended up pounding on the little metal tab welded on the kickstand that hits the switch so it pushed on it more. I was waiting for the tab to break off from all the beating that they did to it. Monkeys with hammers are dangerous.

Title: Re: Randomly shuts off while riding?
Post by Kropatchek on 06/21/06 at 05:43:59

Additional to the suggestions made above: check and clean the connector of the little negative wire behind the LH sidepanel.

Greetz
Kropatchek 8)