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Two In A Row
07/02/09 at 05:31:17
 
Been having a small electrical issue this week.

I have a short somewhere but I am having trouble locating it.

The bike starts and runs fine. But, twice in two days I have had it quit while riding. Both times while slowing down for a stop or turn. It doesn't happen at every turn or stop I come to though. I usually down shift through the gears as I slow down. Both times it quit as I hit second gear. After replacing the fuse it will run fine again.

The fuse that blows is the one marked relay in the cover.

Last night I removed the seats and tank to search for it. I didn't find anything too obvious. Didn't see any bare wires touching each other or the frame. I plan to remove the battery box tonight and search behind there.

Anyone got any ideas or thoughts on this?
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Reply #1 - 07/02/09 at 09:39:18
 
Consider replacing the relay served by the fuse, and the relay holder as well...

You'd be surprised at the muck that hides down there yonder... Tongue
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Reply #2 - 07/02/09 at 09:57:54
 
I see three relays on the wiring diagram:

Side Stand Relay
Turn Signal Relay
Starter Relay (recently replaced)

Which one do you speak of? or, is there another one I am not seeing?
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Reply #3 - 07/02/09 at 19:11:41
 
If you have the clymer and you print it out and tape them together it makes an awesome trouble shooting guide. My 05 has a few different colors of wires though but I just write on them what it is.
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Reply #4 - 07/03/09 at 06:43:59
 
Finding an intermittent problem is such a hassle. I hate electrical gremlins worse than any, to start with, then, make it a "sometimes" thing? No thanks. I wish I could be of some assistance, all I can do is wish you well.
My 05 had a strange issue for a while, developed after about 7,000 miles.
It would be running along fine & just lose power to the ignition, it seemed. It would flame out, starter wouldnt work. I dunno why it stopped doing that, maybe it was the connector by the tank, IDK, but it hasnt shafted me in a long time.

One thing I would consider trying would be hitting the brakes hard & seeing if it blows the fuse. If so, strip the bike down & with power on, start moving things that could move when the brakes get hit & see what has to move to pop the fuse?
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Reply #5 - 07/03/09 at 08:11:10
 
Coming to a stop makes the front end dip a little.   We have had some people have problems at where the wires go into the headlight bucket.

I would start there.   Like Justin said, jiggle the wires and see if the fuse blows.
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Reply #6 - 07/03/09 at 09:05:47
 
Thanks for the replies! I will try some of that today. I have been staring at a wiring diagram so much lately I think I about have it memorized.
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