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Title: Bike dies while riding
Post by: Thor555 on May 14, 2021, 02:49:52 AM

I love my Drifter 1500 year 2001. When I drive the engine sometimes shuts down while driving. It can happen at any speed. It happens more often when I turn left!? The engine dies but if I quickly turn of the ignition key (while ridning) and turn it on again the engine starts again. I think this might have to do with the vehicle down sensor. Any one who knows? Where is this sensor located on the bike?

Title: Re: Bike dies while riding
Post by: Bucko on May 14, 2021, 12:43:15 PM

I think the VD sensor is under the seat near the rear of the gas tank. First thing I'd check though is the ground and battery connections.

Title: Re: Bike dies while riding
Post by: Thor555 on May 15, 2021, 07:51:41 AM

Thanks! I will check tomorrow :)

Title: Re: Bike dies while riding
Post by: Troll on May 16, 2021, 04:48:57 AM

If the tipover switch is activated, the efi light will flash until the ign is cycled. Is this happening?

Title: Re: Bike dies while riding
Post by: mittico68 on May 17, 2021, 01:33:05 AM

Probably I'm telling a dumb thing, but I'd also check the side stand: it's got a switch that will shut off the engin, if the side stand is open.

Title: Re: Bike dies while riding
Post by: chief on September 11, 2021, 20:40:48 PM

Quote from: Thor555 on May 15, 2021, 07:51:41 AM
Thanks! I will check tomorrow :)

I know this is old... but what was the fix?

Vulcan Drifter Riders

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