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Only starts with the kickstand down and the bike on its side, if I bring it up to riding position while it is running it instantly dies. If I turn it off then on while in riding position and hold the kickstand out with my foot to simulate it being parked, it runs perfect. Kickstand switch? Brought it to Ontario Cycle Salvage and they said it seemed to be ok.
1998 Honda VFR800 -Current
1982 Honda VF750S -Sold
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"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde
Yeah it is not in backwards, if that is the case what other sensors would need replacing?
Forgot to mention if I tilt it into riding position kick the kickstand up and pull in the clutch it starts but dies shortly after if riding (revving in spot + idling is fine).
1998 Honda VFR800 -Current
1982 Honda VF750S -Sold
Well that's the million dollar question, isn't it? I think that I'd start with the tip-over switch, but I'm having trouble locating it in the manual.
*EDIT* I think I've got it. It's on page 5-89, referred to as the "engine stop relay."
The clutch switch, sidestand switch, and neutral switch should also be checked. You'll find them on 19-23 and 19-24.
Last edited by Rob MacLennan; 09-27-2011 at 06:32 PM.
Morally Ambiguous (submissions welcome)
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde
Thanks, tested the clutch and side stand switch for continuity as instructed in the service manual. Both tested ok, but I can't find the neutral switch. The manual depicts it as being right above the swing arm, beside the rear shock. I am totally lost here + the service manual does not have a page 5-89.
1998 Honda VFR800 -Current
1982 Honda VF750S -Sold
Sorry, it could either be the bank angle sensor, rather than the engine stop relay. OK, it could be the relay too. In my manual they are on pages 5-88 and 5-89. The bank angle sensor is what I was calling the tip-over sensor. It's located in the upper cowl area, dead centre, with a 3P green connector. It's held on by two nuts and is a box, with a rounded section below it. It could have been knocked out of place or damaged, in a crash. Some years back there was a problem with Goldwings randomly cutting out, which was traced to a bad bank angle sensor. It looks like this:
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From the manual, it looks to me like the neutral switch is located under the gas tank. This is backed up by the comment, in the manual, that the throttle body has to be removed in order to access it. In other words it isn't an easy job, to check it.
Morally Ambiguous (submissions welcome)
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde
Morally Ambiguous (submissions welcome)
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde
Will have to do it tomorrow, not enough light now. Hope I don't mess it up! haha
1998 Honda VFR800 -Current
1982 Honda VF750S -Sold
Did not get to checking the tip sensor...buuttt...
While I had the tank up to check the fuel pressure regulator, I decided to try it. Bike had 0 problems starting with the tank up (near vertical, tank on the vfr has a hinge at the back) while in riding position with the kickstand down or up. So it now looks like something to do with a component of the fuel tank. Thoughts?
1998 Honda VFR800 -Current
1982 Honda VF750S -Sold
If you're lucky: Pinched fuel line or breather hose, causing loss of fuel pressure.
If you aren't lucky: A toasted fuel pump.
Check all of your hoses, against the manual, for location and make sure they aren't kinked. Check your fuel filter and make sure that it's clear. Make sure that the inside of your tank is clean and not full of rust.
Last edited by Rob MacLennan; 09-28-2011 at 08:10 PM.
Morally Ambiguous (submissions welcome)
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde
check and clean the connection to the pump. i had a problem with my pump not getting enough voltage. also had a problem with my r/r toasting the battery - got the r/r from rmstator for 1/3 the price of oem
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1998 Honda VFR800 -Current
1982 Honda VF750S -Sold
Cleaned up the connectors a bit, but I think it fouled the plugs again Any shops around here that would be good?
1998 Honda VFR800 -Current
1982 Honda VF750S -Sold
If it's fouling the plugs then it's getting too much fuel....no?
Are all the breather tubes that end at the bottom of the bike all unclogged?
Is the tank rusty? Anything in the tank clogging anything?
-Matt
1997 VFR750F RC36
1986 VFR750F Honda Interceptor (sold)
1986 Honda Interceptor VF500 (sold)
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Morally Ambiguous (submissions welcome)
"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde
Now the bike runs ok with no break light bulbs plugged in, as soon as you turn the bike off, plug them in, and turn it on, it wants to stall. Mechanic thinks it is the R/R as someone at honda canada told him that the stock one controls the fuel pump??
1998 Honda VFR800 -Current
1982 Honda VF750S -Sold
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