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rwq1970 · 04-23-2009, 07:45 PM

Sometimes when I am downshifting for a light or for whatever reason I need to slow down my bike stalls out. It's only happened about three times and bike always starts right up afterwards or I just let clutch out and roll start it while it's still moving. It also has a tendeny to not want to start sometimes and it's hit and miss why. Battery is almost new and charged. I left work the other morning and granted it had been raining and was cold but I had to feather the throttle to start it up. Went on a group ride a week ago and at one of the stops had to have the bike push started but bike started up fine the rest of the evening. Not sure if these two problems are related or seperate issues. I threw a can of sea foam into the tank today after filling it up and rode it today with no problems but had it do the stall while downshifting thing happen to me on the way to work.

seruzawa · 04-24-2009, 04:57 AM

Maybe a loose connection in the electrical harness?

bab · 09-01-2009, 02:52 PM

i have the same problem has any one found out what causes it or how to fix it thanks

Kenneth_Moore · 09-01-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bab

i have the same problem has any one found out what causes it or how to fix it thanks

It's caused by the fallibility of mechanical and electromechanical devices interacting in a dynamic environment. The best way for you to fix it is to take it to a trained mechanic.

bab · 09-02-2009, 03:35 AM

any one got a english version on how to fix this problem

SmokeU · 09-02-2009, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bab

any one got a english version on how to fix this problem

I thought Ken said it in English.

pushrod · 09-02-2009, 06:34 AM

Check the battery terminals.

A loose terminal will cause the weirdest problems.

bab · 09-02-2009, 02:35 PM

would runnig lean cause this problem

seruzawa · 09-02-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bab

would runnig lean cause this problem

It could be as simple as the idle setting being too low.

bab · 09-03-2009, 02:42 PM

idles ok its only when down shifting pull clutch in it drops below idle and stalls

04-23-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
rwq1970 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	98 zx6r stalling Sometimes when I am downshifting for a light or for whatever reason I need to slow down my bike stalls out. It's only happened about three times and bike always starts right up afterwards or I just let clutch out and roll start it while it's still moving. It also has a tendeny to not want to start sometimes and it's hit and miss why. Battery is almost new and charged. I left work the other morning and granted it had been raining and was cold but I had to feather the throttle to start it up. Went on a group ride a week ago and at one of the stops had to have the bike push started but bike started up fine the rest of the evening. Not sure if these two problems are related or seperate issues. I threw a can of sea foam into the tank today after filling it up and rode it today with no problems but had it do the stall while downshifting thing happen to me on the way to work.

04-24-2009, 04:57 AM	#2
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Maybe a loose connection in the electrical harness? __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

09-02-2009, 06:34 AM	#7
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Check the battery terminals. A loose terminal will cause the weirdest problems. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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09-01-2009, 02:52 PM	#3
bab Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	i have the same problem has any one found out what causes it or how to fix it thanks

09-02-2009, 03:35 AM	#5
bab Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	any one got a english version on how to fix this problem

09-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#8
bab Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	would runnig lean cause this problem

09-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#10
bab Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	idles ok its only when down shifting pull clutch in it drops below idle and stalls