I have a 03 fut love this bike never had a problem until today. While riding the bike dies (just like it was switched off). Pulled over re start ride dies again. when it is running feels and sounds normal. Any ideas ?????? Thanks in advance
I have a 03 fut love this bike never had a problem until today. While riding the bike dies (just like it was switched off). Pulled over re start ride dies again. when it is running feels and sounds normal. Any ideas ?????? Thanks in advance
Sidestand switch perhaps
2001 RST Futura in stream Silver.
Mods: Modified Öhlins fork from mille R, Mille brake discs, HEL front brakelines, Carbon RS 250 front fender, Wiring mod done and soldered all the contacts in the brown and white connectors to the Regulator. Engine related:05 map, Iridium plugs, tuneboy, derestriced intake, old mille airboot, staintunes exhaust. Lambda bung hardbrazed in the "breadbox". Öhlins mille R rear shock with 110N/mm spring and the integrated hydraulic preload adjuster. LED Voltmeter installed inside the dash for monitoring charging..
NWS hugger. Equipment: Famsa tankbag,
CBR 600 -07 MOSFET R&R FH008EE providing stable 14.4 - 14.5 V (with my wiring mod) over all rpm. Daytona heated grips with mccoi pwm controller
Had this happen twice ;
1st was the fuel pump relay,situated next to the oil filler,on the frame rail.As you look at the bike,there are four relays,two of which are the same.The one on the right powers the fuel pump.If you don't hear a whine from the tank when you turn on the ignition,it is probably this relay at fault.
2nd was the tilt switch - designed to kill the engine if the bike leans over more than a predetermined amount,ie:when it falls over.It is situated behind the clocks.
BTW - WAFO!
04 Silver,Derestrict Airbox,Mille Boot,Reg/Rec Mod.,05 Map,Heated Grips,Smoked Screen,Beftura Forks,HID Headlight,Stone Chips,Scratches...
Where there is a will...There is usually a dead relative!
The Art of Bodge-It Never Fails.
And let's not forget about that connection in the loom behind the right radiator.
Originally Posted by RAS
O.K. - so that was 3rd!
04 Silver,Derestrict Airbox,Mille Boot,Reg/Rec Mod.,05 Map,Heated Grips,Smoked Screen,Beftura Forks,HID Headlight,Stone Chips,Scratches...
Where there is a will...There is usually a dead relative!
The Art of Bodge-It Never Fails.
Also check the killswitch. When my RSV started cutting out at speed it was due to water ingress at the right hand switchgear.
"Life is like a sewer. You only get out of it what you put in."
Tom Lehrer.
also the key.
when it dies, does the dash go out as well
or just the engine stops?
if just the engine stops then could be many things. mostly mentioned above.
if the dash dies as well look at the key switch.
bullit
Pilot Roads 2CT, H-PIPE, BEF's, Touno forks and a Wilbers Rear end, R&G FRame sliders, Rhino barend sliders, RhinoMoto front axle sliders,(thats a hole lota sliding to be done)MILLE BOOT, K&N, HID's LED running light , Heated Grips, Double bubble(now removed) and a whole lot of attitude.and renault coils.
My bike died once on my recent trip...of course on a tiny twisty road in the middle of nowhere! It wouldn't restart until it cooled a bit...engine would crank but not catch...on a dry day. It only happened once but left me feeling less confident in the bike. Since I've checked a number of things, I will go after the right side harness issue probably next winter unless it happens again. I don't remember what the dash did except I think it acted normally.
Twinz - John
Montpelier, VT
'04 Fut Ash Black...de-restricted, Evo air filter, Bikpaintr re-rectified, Dingledork bungeed, QDs, RKA tankbag, Powerlet, Heattroller, waterproofed coils w/Stu_O HT wires, R&G sliders, Skidmarx hugger, Fenda-extenda, Bungee Buddies, Scottoiler (removed), Heli-Bars, Heaterz grips, Staintunes, Stebel Nautilus, Fuzeblock, Zumo 660, Acumen DGV, rebuilt forks w/Ohlins valves & RaceTech springs, Bef's R&G bar ends.
'94 BMW R1100RS...sadly sold.
'73 Guzzi V7 Sport...sold - that was dumb!
'80 Guzzi V50II...when all else fails
about 4/5 years ago, i spent the whole summer not knowing wtf the thing would do every time shut it off and then tried to restart. Bypassing the sidestand switch and cleaning up some other connectors fixed it.
I had already bypassed the sidestand switch and the tipover switch worked when I dropped the bike last spring due to clutch not disengaging. I did go over all connectors two winters ago but haven't looked at the harness yet. The bike performed flawlessly in heavy rain on the slab...and that made me happy!
Twinz - John
Montpelier, VT
'04 Fut Ash Black...de-restricted, Evo air filter, Bikpaintr re-rectified, Dingledork bungeed, QDs, RKA tankbag, Powerlet, Heattroller, waterproofed coils w/Stu_O HT wires, R&G sliders, Skidmarx hugger, Fenda-extenda, Bungee Buddies, Scottoiler (removed), Heli-Bars, Heaterz grips, Staintunes, Stebel Nautilus, Fuzeblock, Zumo 660, Acumen DGV, rebuilt forks w/Ohlins valves & RaceTech springs, Bef's R&G bar ends.
'94 BMW R1100RS...sadly sold.
'73 Guzzi V7 Sport...sold - that was dumb!
'80 Guzzi V50II...when all else fails
Just make a small hole at the lowest point of the sheath behing the RH cooler.
If water and stuff comes out you know you will have problems reocurring.
I have two cables with me which I can power the fuel pump directly from the battery if needed.
2001 RST Futura in stream Silver.
Mods: Modified Öhlins fork from mille R, Mille brake discs, HEL front brakelines, Carbon RS 250 front fender, Wiring mod done and soldered all the contacts in the brown and white connectors to the Regulator. Engine related:05 map, Iridium plugs, tuneboy, derestriced intake, old mille airboot, staintunes exhaust. Lambda bung hardbrazed in the "breadbox". Öhlins mille R rear shock with 110N/mm spring and the integrated hydraulic preload adjuster. LED Voltmeter installed inside the dash for monitoring charging..
NWS hugger. Equipment: Famsa tankbag,
CBR 600 -07 MOSFET R&R FH008EE providing stable 14.4 - 14.5 V (with my wiring mod) over all rpm. Daytona heated grips with mccoi pwm controller
Sounds like a very smart idea! I do carry a spare fuel pump relay but the bike started before I had a chance to listen for fuel pump whirr at key-on.
Twinz - John
Montpelier, VT
'04 Fut Ash Black...de-restricted, Evo air filter, Bikpaintr re-rectified, Dingledork bungeed, QDs, RKA tankbag, Powerlet, Heattroller, waterproofed coils w/Stu_O HT wires, R&G sliders, Skidmarx hugger, Fenda-extenda, Bungee Buddies, Scottoiler (removed), Heli-Bars, Heaterz grips, Staintunes, Stebel Nautilus, Fuzeblock, Zumo 660, Acumen DGV, rebuilt forks w/Ohlins valves & RaceTech springs, Bef's R&G bar ends.
'94 BMW R1100RS...sadly sold.
'73 Guzzi V7 Sport...sold - that was dumb!
'80 Guzzi V50II...when all else fails
I am on the road againThanks too all, Deefred hit it on the head. Bypassed the stand switch all is good!!Thanks again Mark!!!
Excellent news. There can't be many long term Aprilia owners who haven't suffered at the hands of a failing side stand switch. Makes me wonder if there wouldn't be a market for some inventive chap to make a reliable replacement. I know I would buy one.
"Life is like a sewer. You only get out of it what you put in."
Tom Lehrer.
I've got one! An option offered by Ultimate Parts after 2 of the original type failed over the years (they always seem to crack in the same place and let water in)...........just checked it prior to trip starting next week and its still looking good.
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