RSparky Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 So, I'm noticing a little something interesting every now and then.A couple weeks ago, i rode in the pouring balls rain. No big deal, I like rain rides. This one was particularly wet. Week or so later, I start my bike, and it stalls after 2 seconds. Not like a bog stall. Like an open circuit stall. I flick the switch, and the fuel injector whir noise starts, then stops suddenly, as well as the Power Commander click under my rear seat.Then, it whirs completely, and allows me to start it. The switch seems to be sensitive. If I gently push it down further into the "on position" it stops the bike. And occasionally, I have to flip it once or twice to get the fuel pump to start. Either that, or maybe the PC got wet and shorted something? It runs fine once it's going. And it's only acted funny a handful of times. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I think that the problem might be in your switch at least thats where I would start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Do you have more than just the bike key on that keyring? ie: your bike key on the same ring as the house, garage, car, mom's house, toolbox etc keys? All that extra weight eventually destroys ignitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Power Commanders don't click, that would've been your starter relay. Easiest way to rule out the PC is to unplug and replug back to OEM connections. I'm with Ryan and Sam though, start with the ignition switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 So, you mean the keyhole ignition itself? Cuz it's the switch on the bar that seems to act weird. I can lightly touch it, pushing more on the "on" side, and that will kil it even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 So, you mean the keyhole ignition itself? Cuz it's the switch on the bar that seems to act weird. I can lightly touch it, pushing more on the "on" side, and that will kil it even. I was talking about your fuel cut off switch. Thats where I would start to diag because it is exposed to the elements water could have got into the switch affecting the contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Might want to double check the ground on your PC also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Its deff the kill switch. most times you can take it apart and clean the contacts. Have had this happen on at least 3 of the r6's I have worked on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Its deff the kill switch. most times you can take it apart and clean the contacts. Have had this happen on at least 3 of the r6's I have worked on.Agreed. Open up the control and see what it looks like. I bet there's goo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Awesome. That's easy. I had it open when I put on my clip ons. Maybe this weekend then. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Awesome. That's easy. I had it open when I put on my clip ons. Maybe this weekend then. Thanks guys. No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I never use my kill switch, don't see the point unless its an emergency shut-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Rocker switches do that. Clean it up and hit some silicone spray around it. I've got a high beam switch that goes OUT after getting wet from rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) I never use my kill switch, don't see the point unless its an emergency shut-off.If you get in a jam where you have to hold both clutch and front brake you'll use it to turn the engine off.I use mine to shutdown. And then flick it back to the ON position. Habit, I guess.Just don't forget to turn the key off, and pull it.Electrical contacts tend to fail if not used. Edited September 19, 2012 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 i think I have a spare laying around you can try or have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 If you decide to purchase electrical contact cleaner do yourself a huge favor and read the can and make sure it says "Plastic Safe or Compatible" . Use the wrong stuff and the plastic that holds the shinny bits and springs will disappear and your day will suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Haven't gotten to this yet. My life sucks. I have gotten a new symptom, however. Maybe same problem, maybe unrelated...It seems as though the bike is acting like it's running on three, or something. at low rpm it is hesitant, and sounds slightly more rumbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Sounds like you have an issue with spark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Probly need to take care of that switch. Could be a partial contact thing going on there and messing with the circuit. Knock out the switch fix, and see if the other stuff is still there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I plan to make time for it this weekend, somehow. Can't have a broken car and broken bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Probly need to take care of that switch. Could be a partial contact thing going on there and messing with the circuit. Knock out the switch fix, and see if the other stuff is still there.. I agree fix the switch first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Also VERY common on the R6S is the ignition coils go bad. I say start with kill switch and then see how it runs. U can find which cyl it is by running bike and using heat gun to measure header temp or just spray some water on them and see which one does not steam the water away fastest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Also VERY common on the R6S is the ignition coils go bad. I say start with kill switch and then see how it runs. U can find which cyl it is by running bike and using heat gun to measure header temp or just spray some water on them and see which one does not steam the water away fastest.Good tip! Also, I read about the ignition coils. But that was a while ago, so I forget what exactly brand it was. Denso, or mitsubishi... I'll be looking into it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I know the good ones have black tops and the bad ones had brownish tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Swap to ford focus coils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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