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Because of my stalling problem the tech asked me why didn't I pull in the clutch and re-start my bike. My answer was I tried but the starter would not ingauge until she was in neutral. He said my bike should start with the kick stand up, clutch pulled in and any gear selected.Good news that she'll be running down the road again soon.
What did you do to check the clutch micro switch?
I spent hours looking for pliers that would work. I will be going to NAPA this week.I'd suggest before trying to put the new clamps on - get the tool to do it. They are quite easy to install/remove and are completely reusable if you buy the tool. Lisle makes one - cost is about $13. http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=161&division=1&category=4
30500, CV BOOT CLAMP PLIERS, For Earless-Type Clamps
These clamps are used on FWD cars - so there is a good chance your local friendly NAPA dealer has this tool in stock.
And as far as your problem - you own a GS911. Have you looked at the O2 sensor output graph? If one (or both) have failed, this is not an uncommon symptom (I've replaced both O2 sensors on my '07 R1200R). Unlike cars - failed O2 sensors on bikes set no code.. the only way to know if they're working is to look at the output. If you need a good image of what it should look like - ping me and I'll post one here.
Current Status:
Today I received my new oetiker screw clamps from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. I had to move them around to make sure the fit and clearance were proper. Only issue I had was one set were too small. next size ordered and on the way. Thought you would like to see the end result.
For reference if interested part numbers are 065-9 and 070-9 oetiker screw clamps.
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Okay clamps installed, non-ethanol gas in the tank, clutch micro-switch installed and adjusted. Tomorrow I will take a ride and check out the stalling issue. If it doesn't rear its ugly head then does Billy owe me pie cause a micro-switch is electrical isn't it ?
Scott D.
Today will be my final reply to this stalling issue.
I rode 250 miles today checking out my bike and seeing if the issue returns. I am happy to say it did not return even though I tried to get it to repeat.
Here is what was done to my bike:
1. Filled up with non-ethanol gas.
2. Cleaned throttle bodies.
3. Cleaned crud from kickstand switch.
4. Replaced clutch micro-switch.
Because of the nature of my bike's stalling issue I believe the clutch micro-switch (which was found bad) was the main culprit in my bike's issue.
All of you who gave suggestions based on your own experiences, I want to say "Thank you" for taking the time to share with me and helping.
Safe travels.
Scott D.
I agree that you had a bad clutch switch, but for it to kill the engine doesn't add up as I understand the electrics. You can start the bike in neutral with the sidestand out, but as far as I know, the side stand switch kills the engine if you engage a gear regardless of whether the clutch is in or out.
So I would have suspected that the side stand switch would have been the culprit except for the conditions of shutdown being somewhat repeatable with temperature but not consistent.
Doesn't matter, but yours is just a puzzle I found interesting. One thing I learned as an EE is never to do more than one fix when diagnosing a problem...and if doesn't solve the problem...put it back the way it was and try the next thing (hard to do with crud in the throttle bodies). Also never discount a coincidence of two or more unconnected things broken.