Engine cutting out

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  1. Andy B

    Andy B New Member

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    #1 Andy B, Jul 6, 2016
    Hi, from Friday evening until Monday morning i somehow left the ignition switched on on my R reg 900 Trident. Does anyone know if this could damage something in the electrical system. It could of course be coincidental but now i have a problem with the engine instantly cutting out. after a while it will start again ,only to die again 1/2 a mile later. Fuel problems have been ruled out. many thanks
     
  2. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    #2 TEZ 217, Jul 6, 2016
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    over looking the fuel system as you state thats ok
    Is the Battery ok ? is it charging ok ?
    If the battery is ok and is charging ok then I would try this -
    Daft as this may read I would try disconnecting the battery leads overnight and reconnect it in the morning and see how things go.
     
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  3. crispey

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    #3 crispey, Jul 6, 2016
    get your battery on a full charge over night, then ride it and see what happens
     
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  4. steve lovatt

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    #4 steve lovatt, Jul 7, 2016
    Agree with the above - always start with the battery.
     
  5. Andy B

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    #5 Andy B, Jul 7, 2016
    Thanks...Battery does appear to be ok . had it on charge for 24 hours using smart charger and is holding a charge. Bike starts crisply .
     
  6. Andy B

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    #6 Andy B, Jul 7, 2016
    Thanks Tez, I will try this overnight .
     
  7. sprintdave

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    #7 sprintdave, Jul 7, 2016
    may possibly be the crank position sensor failing. if it restarts after a few mins cooling down and then stops again it is a good bet. still think go simple stuff first tho. are you sure fuel system is def ok??,try running the bike on prime setting on fuel tap,vacuum may be blocked
     
  8. Andy B

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    #8 Andy B, Jul 14, 2016
    Many thanks all.... Spritdave hit the nail on the head ...Crank position sensor it was. Appreciate all your suggestions .
     
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