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83 maxim 750 dying problem

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by zsenk308, Aug 11, 2017.

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    zsenk308 New Member

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    My bike starts and runs every time. Since I've had it periodically dies out of nowhere without sputter but will fire back up within seconds. Kickstand kill switch or engine kill switch is what I'm leaning toward. Any other ideas
     
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    Loose ground connection somewhere?
    If you haven't recently it may be a good time to go through all your connections and clean/ die electric grease them.
    34 year old bike deserves some attention to detail and love...

    How long have you owned the bike?
    Have you done any work on it?
     
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    Owned twice in 5 years. Had it a total of 2 years. Done it since I bought it the first time. Dies and it will restart after 30 seconds
     
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    pull side stand safety relay ,clean sidestand safety switch dissemble and clean kill/run switch.

    check your ignition fuse is it still the glass style? replace with fuse box or inline blade fuse.
    dirty ignition key contacts

    could be a failing vent in gas cap, failing vacuum hose to pet cock run on prime to test hose or just replace it 4mm hose
     
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    I haven't done any fab work or anything to it either. Bone stock
     
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    Ok I'll try those. Thanks
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Bone stock. Good.
    Delving a bit deeper (this is unrelated to you current problem, but important):
    Have you ever checked valve clearances?
     
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    Very helpful
     
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