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Engine cutting out
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:01 pm
by Spikecat
My bike has just developed a strange fault, switch on right indicators all fine, switch over to left, dont work and engine cuts out , before I start messing about with it has anyone had the same problem, or any ideas to what the problem could be , cheers
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:23 pm
by Wolfie
Just confirm, which switch?
My first guess would be you have a low battery and one of your left indicators has a short circuit, bare wires inside the headlight is favourite but look under the seat first.. it's easiest.
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:44 pm
by Spikecat
It's the indicator turn switch , battery is on charge now as was a bit down , see if that solves it
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:06 pm
by Nick64
I had that on my KH400. Where the indicator wire went into the indicator it had lost some insulation and was shorting out, when the indicators were switched on. Flattened the battery too.
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:14 pm
by Spikecat
Charged battery back on, all good now , didn't think a low battery would cause problems like that, learn something new every day , thanks
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 8:56 pm
by Wolfie
As with Nicks problem, there is probably another cause, have a look at the Indicator wiring on the left side....
The reason I pointed to a flat battery was that the fuse should blow in such an event but if the battery is low it can't supply enough current to blow the fuse.
It might be worth confirming that the correct fuses are fitted.
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:48 pm
by Spikecat
Ok thanks, will check tomorrow
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:27 am
by scouse
You didn't mention which bike
If you have a boyer ignition system it needs a fully charged battery to run
Gary T
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:19 pm
by Spikecat
It's an s1c , has points, took it to local supermarket to pick up a prescription , seems fine now.
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:26 am
by Olde Coney
I'm still not sure that you have checked the indicator wiring as has been suggested, if you haven't then I think you should, its really not difficult and could save you experiencing the same problem when you are away from home and a long push back, a simple visual check could show up the problem
Good luck 
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:13 am
by Wolfie
Well spotted Gaz, hadn't even thunk of that.. We don't even know which bike..
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:34 pm
by TallyB
S1C Wolfie.
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:20 pm
by Spikecat
Update, checked wires in head light and under the seat, no problems there, but on the back left indicator where the wire leaves the threaded rod it had worn and exposed the metal wire, hopefully problem should be sorted now, thanks for the help and advise all.
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:02 pm
by Olde Coney
Spikecat wrote:Update, checked wires in head light and under the seat, no problems there, but on the back left indicator where the wire leaves the threaded rod it had worn and exposed the metal wire, hopefully problem should be sorted now, thanks for the help and advise all.
Re: Engine cutting out
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:50 am
by Nick64
Spikecat wrote:Update, checked wires in head light and under the seat, no problems there, but on the back left indicator where the wire leaves the threaded rod it had worn and exposed the metal wire, hopefully problem should be sorted now, thanks for the help and advise all.
Glad you're sorted now and found the problem.