jdross440 Posted April 22, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 22, 2008 When stopped or just taking off my engine just stops like you turned the key off. It starts back up as soon as you hit the starter. I have had a hiccup before where it is momentary, but yesterday it would completely die, once while pulling out from a side street, which could have been serious if there had been traffic. I've checked connectors and switches for corrosion or just being loose. The relays in the system have voltage as they are supposed too. The radio nor none of the other accessories seem to lose power when this happens. I'm at a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillrider Posted April 22, 2008 Share #2 Posted April 22, 2008 So far every time mine has done that, I've found loose battery connections. Not loose enough to quit all the time, just some of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86er Posted April 22, 2008 Share #3 Posted April 22, 2008 Maybe check connections on the kill switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93 venture Posted April 22, 2008 Share #4 Posted April 22, 2008 CHECK YOUR KICK STAND SWITCH?POWERS,GROUNDS.YOU ALSO MAYBE LOOSING KEY SWITCH POWER.:confused24: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longtrain59 Posted April 24, 2008 Share #5 Posted April 24, 2008 The kick stand switch were notorious for failing on the 1st Gen. I replaced two on my 87. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted April 24, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 24, 2008 Check all the battery connectins 1st and make sure they are all clean and tight. Especially check the negative down on the engine on the right side and make sure it's clean. The 1st gen Ventures are finecky with electrical and dont have much tolerance for loose connections. After you have checked the batter connections then possible trouble shoot the other systems, were here for you so keep asking questions if you dont get it figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted April 24, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 24, 2008 Check the rubber hose next to Gas filler cap. Remove hose, note the Very small Air Vent hole for the gas tank. It might be plugged. Rare occurence, but it does happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 24, 2008 Share #8 Posted April 24, 2008 My vote is for the kickstand sitch. When it quits do you get a red blinky on your computerized monitor?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 24, 2008 Share #9 Posted April 24, 2008 Yeah, I vote for the kick stand switch as well.... Tell us we win anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdross440 Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted April 30, 2008 I believe I found and fixed the problem. It was in the kill switch on the handlebar. I took it apart and sprayed a little wd-40 in it. Operated it a few times, and have had no more trouble. Thanks for all the other suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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