you should have let the kickstand down while it was running and seen what would have happened from there that would have confirmed almost for sure what you think the issue is
You can take the two wires off the kickstand and wire them together. That bypasses the kickstand switch. It also has a clut sensor by the clutch handle and you can bypass it the same way. Safe riding guys!!
Had a similar problem, but the issue turned out to be a clogged idle jet in the carburetor. Hadn’t run the bike much for 1-2 months. Apparently this is a common problem as well
Thank you , save me hours of tinkering around . I think I actually watched this videos a year ago and then forgot this was an issue again till rods again after a long while
Kind of the same thing happened to me except I had a bad kickstand sensor. Kickstand would be up but yet the bike would still shut off. Easy bypass but dam sometimes they bikes can be tricky. 2001 r1
I have for the most part…. Carbs have been out multiple times on my 99 r6, chased myself in circles man but I think this might be the issue… Odly enough though once it gets warm it’s fine? So maybe not
I have a yahama vstar 1100, doing exactly the same thing, I always start it with the kick stand down. Started it again this morning same thing. I backed it out of the garage to make room to start tearing her apart and it fired and ran fine(kick stand up). Even took her for a drive and she ran fine. I was thinking intermittent problem with fuel pump. Thanks you probably just saved me countless hours and dollars.
Hahaha...just had to laugh. This problem had me up and down all over the place. Had the same issue up to a few minutes ago. Put up the kick stand and voila. Thank you brother
after swapping fuel pumps, my BMW GS runs for 1-2 min before stopping but does this with the side stand up or down. so not the kickstand... but this video gives me a lead to check on other cut off sensors/switches BIG THANKS for making the video !
The problem is obviously in the kick stand switch if the motor runs with it up but not with it down you need to do this a number of times to verify. Alternatively this could be a previously not noticed built in safety feature . Try cleaning all parts of the side stand switch assembly and terminals and contacts. Check the wiring diagram for existence of a fuel cutoff solenoid on the carburettor s. You could also try cleaning the float jets and needles in the carburettor s and checking for correct float heights if the needles have small wear grooves on their cones they will need to be replaced, Since they could cause an over rich mixture leading to a stall as the float bowls over fill.
@@wilverlima9653got something like this on my ZX-14R, it can run from 5-25 minutes without having a drama but then eventually cuts out. gear indicator on dash shows no number, just a flashing square. suspect it's similar to this guy's issue
Designed that way. It's a safety switch, very common to prevent the thing from launching without a rider. Frustrating but funny. Had a similar experience with a luxury car, those are often rigged with trunk latch disabling switches in the glove compartment. It drove me nuts trying to find out why my trunk wouldn't open. Likely it was activated while getting something from the glove compartment. For valet parking. 🤣
@Stroppy Beast I did! My power commander V went bad, removing its tether to the ignition coils fixed the issue. If you get a check engine light, try finding out how to get the code!
i hope that is just the problem of my honda magna....at first it was running and would dies after few seconds...after trying for few times, it would only crank but would not run
🤯 no fucking way I took out my carbs twice to clean it again thinking Wht tf could be the problem and gave up for 2 1/2 weeks this better be the problem holy shit
I haven't been on my bike in a while but started it up the other day fine, but today I turned it on and it needed a little rev to get going but the rev counter was bouncing at 11 then shut off. I'm assuming it's the battery being dead. But if you have any thoughts, I'd love to know
Did you ever resolve your issue bro ? Bc i just got a bike yesterday and I think I might’ve done the same . I bought a new battery and it runs better but it’ll turn off eventually . Hopefully this works , did it work for you ?
@@R1__TZ I did man I was a noob lol. So I had the kill switch on. Lol. After that I just hold the break while giving it a little gas and flick the on switch. Works every time now.
But wait, if the switch is designed as a protection mechanism, and it stalls the engine when down, does that not mean that something else keeps tripping the mechanism?
For me its different. Sometimes the starter wouldn't initiate with the kickstand down and the clutch pulled. Many clicks and beyond it just doesn't wind. Its always in neutral so I decided to flip up the stand whenever this happens and voila the starter winds and the engine goes boom.
am having the same issue .. some times the neutral light goes off even if the bike iz in neutral and when i touch the wiire near the.engine its on. how to fix it pls ??
If you figure it is an electrical problem, before changing everything always check your shut off switches. Neutral, kickstand and whatever else you have on your bike. Most common failure is with kickstand switch. That thing sits don there and gets a lot of dirt.. So fails easier..
Sir, I think you may have just saved me a butt load of trouble shooting and work. I am going to put my bike back together tomorrow and see if this solution works for me as well. Thank you!
do you know if this problem would occur if i don't have the kickstand switch attached at all? i'm having pretty much the exact same problem. it's currently off since it's an old race FZR400 that i'm converting back to street legality
Iam having issue with 07 r1 has been cutting out wile riding sitting cruising then it stall and fires back to life driving me mad. Might try by pass the kickstand
Mine does the exact same, it will run if I give it throttle but it won’t idle at all have to constantly give it throttle but I heard that it was just dirty carbs but previous owner said it was sitting since 2014
This is happening to me this morning gsxr 600 I got a pop from my exhaust little smoke backfire except I can’t get mine to stay on just like urs I’m gonna try the gear thing now. UPDATE tried first gear still shuts off getting towed to the shop smh anybody who knows what the issue is please let me know
I have a 1999 hornet and have the same problem. Fuel tank and lines cleaned or new, carburettors cleaned and balanced... . Still, ... it won't stay running.... . I'll try your way tomorrow. Keeping posted. 🇫🇷🇪🇺🤙
@@MilanKajla yes, I bought a 1,1L shity fiat/coffee cups holder for the winter/£1000 . And "it"does do what it looks like 👍. 🤣 After few 12months/Year, riding... it is quiet nice to have a warm coffee and a cigarette, My hornet is a 600 from 99. So while my 50 years old bones enjoy a dry winter, I have ordered some new parts. Solenoid starter/£12, generator/£50, fuse kit/£2,0. Cleaned and balanced the carbs. The frame and front forks been sent for new powder coated/£300. I am repainting the original tank and bits myself. Honda motorcycles engines should never been touched. Honda. It is a 600. And gave me more than expected.(f@k traffics) But a 900 with fairing would have been wiser. 🤔
My bike has a similar problem it won’t run for more then 2 seconds as soon as I give it gas the bike stalls even without giving gas the bike will still stall I have absolutely no idea what’s wrong with it I bought it a week ago rode it 3 times with absolutely no problem one day I tried to turn it on and it just started to to do that. I have a 2002 gsxr 750 8k miles on it the bike is literally in pristine condition any ideas?
I had this issue as well, my bike CBR600f it has an engine idle RPM thumb screw, which I can increase and decrease, all I had to do work just turn that up, let the bike warm up a bit and then I can switch it back down, to the spec of 1500rpm, once warm.
Did this ever work? Bro I’m having a terrible time figuring mine out. Mine has been sitting for a while. Put a new batter in and will start but cuts off. Can’t even put any acceleration on it either smh
Bro what a tripp! I been having alot of problems with my 07' Gixxer shuting off alot all the time .But before that my Neutral light went off so i been riding it around like that and now that seen your video its making more sense now.
If it helps anyone, my old 2000 suzuki intruder has the fuel filter under the seat. I bought a universal fuel filter and it ran for a few blocks and it kept on dying on me. Put the original filter and no problems. Even making sure nothing was pinching fuel lines the aftermarket fuel filter wasn't going to work. And flow direction too.
Mine is doing the same thing i got an 07 cbr 125, i thought it was the same issue, but even when my kickstand is up, has a hard time starting, then when it finally starts i gotta play with the throttle, then at high rpms it also dies lol, no idea wtf the issue is other than dirtygas and dirty carb?
Thank you, i was freaking out and i hope if its not my idller knob being broken then its the neutral safety switch because i just did an oil change and its still shutting off
Just heads up that sensor works through continuity, mean you can bypass it altogether. Simply solder one wire to the other and issue is gone. If you wanna be a little more professional you can jumper it at the end location. It’s different on some bikes, mine was under the gas tank.
had this problem on my 04 GSXR, was burnt spark plugs Wasnt providing enough spark, then the kickstand safety switch was adjusted that didnt do nothing, Until i screwed with the idle position sensor, took it down to 1100 RPM warm up
I have this problem right now on my 04 gsxr but it missfires like it's a 3 cylinder at idle then it sounds like it's on all 4. If i ride it then it won't go full power on WOT but now it does what this guys bike is doing 🙅🙅. Spark plugs maybe?
@@Jzsosa512 Id Look Into it See if your spark plugs are wearing out normally or check your injectors, All you gotta do is take the air filter off with 8 screws under the tank, find a piece of wood to hold the tank up
@@KelsS1k yeah my spark plugs are black on the top half, i do have a video of how it's running ... Also had stator bolts back out and had to replace them.
@@Jzsosa512 hi i have the same issue, you are solved? My bike when is in low rpms if stay off like the video and make unstable but in mid - high rpms like 3000-4000k no problem...
This is clearly a safety feature provided by the bike manufacturer i think there is a sensor which works similar to the engine kill switch when the side stand is being used
WOW. I've had the same issue on my 98 Katana. The bike was dropped like 3x over the winter. I've drained the carbs, emptied the tank. Been through 2x batteries troubleshooting. I've yet to try lifting the kick stand.
You have no idea how many people you're going to help with your video! Thanks for sharing this
you should have let the kickstand down while it was running and seen what would have happened from there that would have confirmed almost for sure what you think the issue is
My girlfriend does the samething....wish she had a shut off switch
Bahahahaha
You can take the two wires off the kickstand and wire them together. That bypasses the kickstand switch. It also has a clut sensor by the clutch handle and you can bypass it the same way. Safe riding guys!!
Had a similar problem, but the issue turned out to be a clogged idle jet in the carburetor. Hadn’t run the bike much for 1-2 months. Apparently this is a common problem as well
Anyone ever tell you that you sound like Jona Hill from Superbad lmao that’s awesome !
he dont at all
Lupita?!??
Sauce Family
Bwahahaha he does a little
Thank you , save me hours of tinkering around . I think I actually watched this videos a year ago and then forgot this was an issue again till rods again after a long while
you saved me.... I was about to rip the bike apart.....
I stumbled across this video.... and pushed the kick stand up.... all worked ...WOW! 💪🏍
Kind of the same thing happened to me except I had a bad kickstand sensor. Kickstand would be up but yet the bike would still shut off. Easy bypass but dam sometimes they bikes can be tricky. 2001 r1
Same problem on Yamaha XSR 155, solution: loose spark plug :) hope it helps
New rider here. Imagine rebuilding the bike just to find the issue in the stand lol
I have for the most part…. Carbs have been out multiple times on my 99 r6, chased myself in circles man but I think this might be the issue… Odly enough though once it gets warm it’s fine? So maybe not
Mine is EFI and has a irregular idle like yours when cold, pretty jerky at low speed and low gear. Can’t find the issue 😢
I have a yahama vstar 1100, doing exactly the same thing, I always start it with the kick stand down. Started it again this morning same thing. I backed it out of the garage to make room to start tearing her apart and it fired and ran fine(kick stand up). Even took her for a drive and she ran fine. I was thinking intermittent problem with fuel pump. Thanks you probably just saved me countless hours and dollars.
thank you for taking the time to post this . I am having similar problem and will check to see if it will solve my similar problem .
Hahaha...just had to laugh. This problem had me up and down all over the place. Had the same issue up to a few minutes ago. Put up the kick stand and voila. Thank you brother
I called a tow truck and put up the kick stand and say so long ✌🏻
after swapping fuel pumps, my BMW GS runs for 1-2 min before stopping but does this with the side stand up or down. so not the kickstand... but this video gives me a lead to check on other cut off sensors/switches BIG THANKS for making the video !
The problem is obviously in the kick stand switch if the motor runs with it up but not with it down you need to do this a number of times to verify.
Alternatively this could be a previously not noticed built in safety feature .
Try cleaning all parts of the side stand switch assembly and terminals and contacts.
Check the wiring diagram for existence of a fuel cutoff solenoid on the carburettor s.
You could also try cleaning the float jets and needles in the carburettor s and checking for correct float heights if the needles have small wear grooves on their cones they will need to be replaced, Since they could cause an over rich mixture leading to a stall as the float bowls over fill.
I mine runs for like 10 minutes than dies
@@wilverlima9653got something like this on my ZX-14R, it can run from 5-25 minutes without having a drama but then eventually cuts out. gear indicator on dash shows no number, just a flashing square. suspect it's similar to this guy's issue
My dumb ass beenoutside tryna start my bike & the kickstand been down
Me too bro lol ima try this tomorrow
Sweet blue pipes.
Also check the clutch lever sensor
I like how u said “sqqqwwaaaat”
Designed that way. It's a safety switch, very common to prevent the thing from launching without a rider. Frustrating but funny. Had a similar experience with a luxury car, those are often rigged with trunk latch disabling switches in the glove compartment. It drove me nuts trying to find out why my trunk wouldn't open. Likely it was activated while getting something from the glove compartment. For valet parking. 🤣
You didn't have a vacuum leak? Does the bike shut off while in ride? Has that ever happened?
Same symptoms for me, check engine light does come on, but it continues to stall even if the kickstand is up. :/
@Stroppy Beast I did! My power commander V went bad, removing its tether to the ignition coils fixed the issue.
If you get a check engine light, try finding out how to get the code!
Old Ducati had some weird system where the bike would only run if the kick stand was up .......neighbors loved waiting for the engine to warm up.
😂😂😂 I’m a newbie and this would have blown my brains 🧠 out trying to figure it out.
Thanks.
i hope that is just the problem of my honda magna....at first it was running and would dies after few seconds...after trying for few times, it would only crank but would not run
🤯 no fucking way I took out my carbs twice to clean it again thinking Wht tf could be the problem and gave up for 2 1/2 weeks this better be the problem holy shit
Hoping this works for my tl1000r I was ready to tear this darn bike apart. Thank you
Did it help ingot a 2003 tl1000r having the same issue i bought a new throttle body
I haven't been on my bike in a while but started it up the other day fine, but today I turned it on and it needed a little rev to get going but the rev counter was bouncing at 11 then shut off. I'm assuming it's the battery being dead. But if you have any thoughts, I'd love to know
Did u figure it out ?
Not all street bike have the kick stand sensor crap
True true. Nuetral switch is in line with kick stand bikes... and non kick stand bikes. Might be the nuetral switch.
Thanks, this was the problem for my brothers cbr600f2.
Damn buddy hopefully this is my problem and I’m able to fix it.
I think I just killed my battery though cause I kept trying to turn it on
Did you ever resolve your issue bro ? Bc i just got a bike yesterday and I think I might’ve done the same . I bought a new battery and it runs better but it’ll turn off eventually . Hopefully this works , did it work for you ?
@@R1__TZ I did man I was a noob lol. So I had the kill switch on. Lol. After that I just hold the break while giving it a little gas and flick the on switch. Works every time now.
Ok but I put my kickstand up and my bike still won't run
Hey man just saw your video I put the kickstand up started right up. Went to rev it and it died any ideas??
But wait, if the switch is designed as a protection mechanism, and it stalls the engine when down, does that not mean that something else keeps tripping the mechanism?
Info is at 4:06. You are welcome. Geeesh.
For me its different. Sometimes the starter wouldn't initiate with the kickstand down and the clutch pulled. Many clicks and beyond it just doesn't wind. Its always in neutral so I decided to flip up the stand whenever this happens and voila the starter winds and the engine goes boom.
am having the same issue .. some times the neutral light goes off even if the bike iz in neutral and when i touch the wiire near the.engine its on. how to fix it pls ??
Saved my ass today! Than you!
If you figure it is an electrical problem, before changing everything always check your shut off switches. Neutral, kickstand and whatever else you have on your bike. Most common failure is with kickstand switch. That thing sits don there and gets a lot of dirt.. So fails easier..
So what was the problem
Just bought a bike today, now is dead it doesn't even turn on 😭
Will it run if it’s on neutral with kickstand up?
I would guesses the idle control valve
Sir, I think you may have just saved me a butt load of trouble shooting and work. I am going to put my bike back together tomorrow and see if this solution works for me as well. Thank you!
Hi, managed to come right?
do you know if this problem would occur if i don't have the kickstand switch attached at all? i'm having pretty much the exact same problem. it's currently off since it's an old race FZR400 that i'm converting back to street legality
Iam having issue with 07 r1 has been cutting out wile riding sitting cruising then it stall and fires back to life driving me mad. Might try by pass the kickstand
Try to do a valve adjustment there is a video somewhere here youtube
Mine does the exact same, it will run if I give it throttle but it won’t idle at all have to constantly give it throttle but I heard that it was just dirty carbs but previous owner said it was sitting since 2014
This is happening to me this morning gsxr 600 I got a pop from my exhaust little smoke backfire except I can’t get mine to stay on just like urs I’m gonna try the gear thing now. UPDATE tried first gear still shuts off getting towed to the shop smh anybody who knows what the issue is please let me know
check ignition switch or knock vehicle down sensor. was my problem on mine
The knowledge conveyed is good, but unfortunately the camera keeps shaking...
I have a 1999 hornet and have the same problem.
Fuel tank and lines cleaned or new, carburettors cleaned and balanced... .
Still, ... it won't stay running.... .
I'll try your way tomorrow.
Keeping posted. 🇫🇷🇪🇺🤙
I got hornet 900 and same problem... And is not neutral sensor... Dod you solved?
@@MilanKajla yes, I bought a 1,1L shity fiat/coffee cups holder for the winter/£1000 .
And "it"does do what it looks like 👍. 🤣
After few 12months/Year, riding... it is quiet nice to have a warm coffee and a cigarette,
My hornet is a 600 from 99. So while my 50 years old bones enjoy a dry winter, I have ordered some new parts.
Solenoid starter/£12,
generator/£50,
fuse kit/£2,0.
Cleaned and balanced the carbs.
The frame and front forks been sent for new powder coated/£300.
I am repainting the original tank and bits myself.
Honda motorcycles engines should never been touched.
Honda.
It is a 600. And gave me more than expected.(f@k traffics)
But a 900 with fairing would have been wiser. 🤔
Well I tried that and still stalling
My bike has a similar problem it won’t run for more then 2 seconds as soon as I give it gas the bike stalls even without giving gas the bike will still stall I have absolutely no idea what’s wrong with it I bought it a week ago rode it 3 times with absolutely no problem one day I tried to turn it on and it just started to to do that. I have a 2002 gsxr 750 8k miles on it the bike is literally in pristine condition any ideas?
I had this issue as well, my bike CBR600f it has an engine idle RPM thumb screw, which I can increase and decrease, all I had to do work just turn that up, let the bike warm up a bit and then I can switch it back down, to the spec of 1500rpm, once warm.
good stuff thx for sharing
Did this ever work? Bro I’m having a terrible time figuring mine out. Mine has been sitting for a while. Put a new batter in and will start but cuts off. Can’t even put any acceleration on it either smh
Bro what a tripp! I been having alot of problems with my 07' Gixxer shuting off alot all the time .But before that my Neutral light went off so i been riding it around like that and now that seen your video its making more sense now.
did you figure it out? my gixxer 750 shuts off like in the video and it bogs like crazy when riding at any speed but especially slow speed
Im having the same issues with my k5. I have been thinking about changing the spark plugs 😢@@TheMissileKnows
Mine won’t even start
Isn't that how it's supposed to work? Kickstand down and no run. Kickstand up and away you go. That's the way my bike is.
Stator and rectifier
Thanks it's 2022
If it helps anyone, my old 2000 suzuki intruder has the fuel filter under the seat. I bought a universal fuel filter and it ran for a few blocks and it kept on dying on me. Put the original filter and no problems. Even making sure nothing was pinching fuel lines the aftermarket fuel filter wasn't going to work. And flow direction too.
Notice how the dog doesn’t get bothered by the revving of the bike…🤌🏻🤌🏻
I have a 2006 Yamaha yzf 600r it starts,idles for a bit then dies and I get no electrical power until some time passes by I can’t figure out the issue
Mine is doing the same thing i got an 07 cbr 125, i thought it was the same issue, but even when my kickstand is up, has a hard time starting, then when it finally starts i gotta play with the throttle, then at high rpms it also dies lol, no idea wtf the issue is other than dirtygas and dirty carb?
I’m stuck with the same issue. New stator, new starter replaced wiring harness and it still does the same shit start and shuts off.
Jet pilot bro
Mine will randomly die while in gear. Wondering if this is the problem. Going to check it out tomorrow thank you so much
That R1 sounds exactly like my 03 yamaha FZ1
Thats something i learned passing the motorbike license, the neutral sensor is not faulty thats just to arrive driving with the stand down
Thank you, i was freaking out and i hope if its not my idller knob being broken then its the neutral safety switch because i just did an oil change and its still shutting off
Just heads up that sensor works through continuity, mean you can bypass it altogether. Simply solder one wire to the other and issue is gone. If you wanna be a little more professional you can jumper it at the end location. It’s different on some bikes, mine was under the gas tank.
had this problem on my 04 GSXR, was burnt spark plugs Wasnt providing enough spark, then the kickstand safety switch was adjusted that didnt do nothing, Until i screwed with the idle position sensor, took it down to 1100 RPM warm up
I have this problem right now on my 04 gsxr but it missfires like it's a 3 cylinder at idle then it sounds like it's on all 4. If i ride it then it won't go full power on WOT but now it does what this guys bike is doing 🙅🙅. Spark plugs maybe?
@@Jzsosa512 Id Look Into it See if your spark plugs are wearing out normally or check your injectors, All you gotta do is take the air filter off with 8 screws under the tank, find a piece of wood to hold the tank up
@@KelsS1k yeah my spark plugs are black on the top half, i do have a video of how it's running ... Also had stator bolts back out and had to replace them.
@@Jzsosa512 hi i have the same issue, you are solved? My bike when is in low rpms if stay off like the video and make unstable but in mid - high rpms like 3000-4000k
no problem...
Check your CDI or or wires going from magneto going to CDI or your coil
I have the same problem today .. Could someone find what is the problem ?
Wow i have a Yamaha yzf 125r 2008 and same thing here
Mine just started :( yamaha 1300 07
My bike won’t even start if the kickstand is down
Clean carburetor
You heard that eh?
Video ends before you out it in gear 🤔 did you fix it...?
I have an 09 R6 with the exact same issiue. after crash
mine starts but within a few seconds then it stalls right after the oil light comes on
thats crazy! may be the issue in my 85 rebel.
Thanx a lot Jeff.
I actually smashed mine, while exercising dirt techniques (DP BIKE) .
“No codes or check engine light” It’s a ‘99, there’s no such thing on that year because it’s carbureted. 😂
They actually do have codes, it's flips the tach to a certain RPM upon turning the key to "on" (pre ignition).
Great video man.. thank you.
This is clearly a safety feature provided by the bike manufacturer i think there is a sensor which works similar to the engine kill switch when the side stand is being used
Fuel injection problem i think when the bike starts you should hear the fuel pump starting replace the fuel pump with oem one..
every time he flicked the shut off switch you could hear the pump priming again, that's what the bike was running on until it shut off.
Carbeurated buddy
@@jltilghman Some carburetor bikes have electric fuel pumps too.
Mine is doing that now
Happy moment I’m sure
This helped me to get mine started, thank you!
Thanks for you showing us on TH-cam I know you went to a lot of work doing stuff. I'm done about the same thing so again thanks for showing this
Ur a g for this vid man
You have no idea how much this helps
mines been doing that
Same thing happening to my bike
WOW. I've had the same issue on my 98 Katana. The bike was dropped like 3x over the winter. I've drained the carbs, emptied the tank. Been through 2x batteries troubleshooting. I've yet to try lifting the kick stand.
Your kickstand isn't put on right