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Posted by chief
 - September 16, 2010, 22:14:03 PM

Yes, you can jump the bike... just don't run the car when you are doing it.

Posted by Varooom
 - September 16, 2010, 17:48:38 PM

Yes, exactly.  The tip over assy is fastened to the frame with the same single bolt that holds the battery hold down bracket and, if you don't remember to drop its tab in the hole before clamping the battery down, it will bob around loose under the gas tank, acting, at times (hopefully not in a corner) like it's sensing a tipped over bike when it's the only thing not level!
Varooom

Posted by chief
 - September 16, 2010, 17:00:38 PM

Please Keep us advised.

Posted by nabrosky
 - September 16, 2010, 10:30:35 AM

I just did some research on recalls for this problem this morning and apparently a recall notice was issued in 1999 that indicated that the tip over switch on Drifter's can be knocked out of position during battery replacement causing intermittent shut off malfunctions. I just replaced my battery about a month ago and that's when the problem started. Hmmmmmmmm.  I'm gonna check it out and I'll post what I find. Kawasaki even agreed to attach a frame sticker that warns the owner that the switch can be displaced during battery servicing. Thanks to everybody that responded to my original post. I think I found the problem.

Posted by Varooom
 - September 16, 2010, 07:04:41 AM

There was a recall way back for the tip over shutoff switch that mounts on the bolt to the front of the battery, on the rear tank resting point.  If that tipover switch is intermittent it might cause this.  Check to see whether that recall applied to your year.
Varooom

Posted by ramakins
 - September 15, 2010, 17:08:31 PM

I don't believe u can jump start EFI bikes. Do u have any objects hanging off your key ring that could be pulling on your key in speed and wind? Is your kickstand loose in the up position? Loose wire connector? Sounds like something simple.

Posted by annieoakley
 - September 15, 2010, 10:53:44 AM

Yeah, that would be a pain, especially scary while on an interstate. I'm sure Chief will be on here later to give some advice too. He has more experience than I do. But I would start at the kickstand. Maybe it has a little play there that causes the temporary shut down.

Posted by nabrosky
 - September 15, 2010, 10:42:35 AM

I'll check it out...........maybe a loose connector or something. Funny thing is it just shuts off on the smooth interstate going 70 too.  It does it at lease 1 time everytime I take it out. A real pain in heavy traffic. Might be good to change the switch, huh?

Posted by annieoakley
 - September 15, 2010, 10:37:31 AM

kickstand switch?

Posted by nabrosky
 - September 15, 2010, 10:10:57 AM

I have an '04 1500. The bike starts and runs fine 98% of the time.  The problem I'm having is  engine stops running suddenly and unpredictably at any speed or driving condition. I have to coast to the side of the road and turn the ignition switch off and then on again and the bike starts instantly and runs fine e engine control module? When the engine shuts off all the idiot lights come on and I still have full electrical functions on the bike while it's coasting. It will not restart while coasting even if I pull in the clutch, downshift, and release the clutch in gear.

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