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@57goldtop
SubscriberAnyone have problems with their bike dying at idle? After I ride for 20 minutes and come to a stop sign/light bike dies. Starts back up every time, but no idea why it dies. Carb has been gone through, new ignition, and dyno tuned. Thanks for any suggestions
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@venmc
AdministratorTry un-screwing the gas cap. Could be vapor lock. If yes see if the vent tube is clogged.
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@57goldtop
SubscriberNo vapor lock and vent line is clear. Any more ideas? Thanks for the help. How do I order a sissy bar?
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@bishop
SubscriberMy bike is doing pretty much the same thing. I can ride 10 miles and it shuts off like its running out of gas. I checked for vapor lock and vent lines and the gas tank for rust etc. I can wait 20 min. and it runs another 10 miles. Changed coil. Tuned carbs. New battery. Needed one anyway. 4 years old. Have no idea whats going on. Bike shop wants to keep changing parts. ???????????????
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@57goldtop
SubscriberAre you dropping a piston? Does it feel like you are losing half your pOwer on and off?
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@bishop
SubscriberNot that I can tell. Runs strong until its shuts down. Did you figure out what happen to yours?
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@headjanitor
EditorCheck your circuit breakers. Heat causes faulty circuit breakers to trip and then they reset when they cool down.
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@headjanitor
EditorSounds like you need to replace a circuit breaker. Heat causes faulty breakers to trip and then the reset once they’ve cooled down.
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@57goldtop
SubscriberMine was an ignition problem. I had a new one put in (not crane) and had it dyno tuned and it runs like a bat out of hell. Are your fuel lines drying out? Check the bowl you may have crap in there as well. Let me know how it works out.
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@bishop
SubscriberChanged out breakers as suggested. Runs really well until it quits. No change. 30 minutes of running and its done. Wait 15 minutes and ride another 30 minutes. Changed coil this time too. Untaped wires I could get to without trearing down complete bike. All looked good. I’m thinking this is going to be a big deal. Like rewiring the computer. It’s been the norn with the Big Dogs and other customs. The control box starts at 400 if you can find one for the brand. Anyone have any ideas???????????? Thanks. By the way. Still a great bike and I love riding it. I’m just ready to ride. Wrenching is ok but riding is so much fun.
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@headjanitor
EditorSince the cheap fix (circuit breakers) didn’t do it you’ll need to look at the ignition module. With the bike turned off take a heat gun or hairdryer and heat up the module to simulate riding. Now see if the bike starts. If not, it’s the micro processor in the module dying.
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@venmc
AdministratorHead Janitor…
Is the ignition module located on the splash guard on an ’03 Vindicator?loop-single-reply.php
@headjanitor
EditorThe ignition module is on the nose cone of the cam cover.
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@headjanitor
EditorIn the nose cone, not on the nose cone. They need to make the buttons bigger on these damn phones.
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@bishop
SubscriberThanks. I’ll give it shot. I really miss the great riding in Ca. The weather is always on.
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