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Offline adst

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Cut out: check :
« on: June 15, 2015, 20:12:36 »
1/2 mile from work  ..it cut out showed check and was dead...?
Checked side stand and off switch ... Then fuses..ignition 10w gone ..replaced tried and it went again.. Tried 15w again went so what might make it fuse ? ..did wash it yesterday ..suppose might be the old loom issue? Any ideas greatfully received?
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Offline greywolf

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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2015, 20:20:55 »
The most likely reason for a blown fuse is a wire chafed against the frame. The second most likely is a bad connection getting hot, melting the insulation and touching another wire.
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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2015, 20:32:05 »
Thanks ..GW ..appreciate your advice .. Will start a search ..as the fuse blew immediately I replaced it ..it must be something arcing out ? though I didn't check the clutch switch .. It must be an electrical current causing the fuse to actually blow me thinks
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Offline mjc506

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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2015, 09:10:55 »
A better way of testing the loom is to connect a headlight bulb in place of the fuse. You can then wiggle the loom around until the bulb lights up, which will indicate a short.

This is both easier and cheaper than sacrificing several fuses... :)
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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2015, 10:40:07 »
Top tip mjc, I like it!
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Offline Hondaman

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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2015, 12:51:04 »
Quote from: "adst"
.. It must be an electrical current causing the fuse to actually blow me thinks

That is generally what happens he says sarcastically :)
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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2015, 20:06:33 »
Oops yep! Fell in to that one!
As I have balance of 3 yr warranty ..had it trailered by Suzi cover (AA) to dealer ...let them sort it ...? Or not ? ...only trouble is no bike for 10 days can't look till 25th! ...doh bet the weather improves now!
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Offline mjc506

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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2015, 09:00:23 »
Hmm... considering the potential cause being the loom, I'd not do too much on it before using the warranty. Changing the wiring loom isn't a fun job.
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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2015, 16:41:57 »
Not good ..main dealer it was towed to cannot look at it for 10 days ..all booked up Mate ...why call me Mate ? So wait 10 days before they even find it was something simple ..or worse 10 days till they then start thinking of ordering the possible  faulty bit to only wait more till they appear and we find it wasn't that so order something else?.. ? What do we think of Suzuki service? ...see this scenario being an epic ... :angry- :neen: tappingfoot:
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Re: Cut out: check :
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2015, 20:30:23 »
Fixed... "Loom rubbing" .. Chaffing wire shorted out .. No answer to where but my bet is the under tank demon!!!
Cannot complain .. Fixed ? Under warranty ..  Hope it stays fixex !

Glad to be on the go again!
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