Misfiring - Page 2

fastnfat · 02-04-2021, 10:46 AM

Also just seen the post about loose battery. That’s something that I’ve had that was intermittent. Engine just stopped after hitting a bump in a country road, turned the ignition off and all was fine until some weeks later when on the same road hit the same bump and again the engine stopped! So a mate suggested a loose battery connection, lifted the tank and there it was. First glance it looked fine until I put a spanner on it and tightened it up. Been fine ever since��

Omar · 02-04-2021, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fastnfat

I had something similar a few years ago, a misfire that didn’t clear though. Cheapest and quickest option for me was replace the plugs. Fortunately, for me, that cured it. Must have been one was breaking down which was a bit surprising as they had only done about 2k miles!

I did consider the plugs but on re starting the fault was not likely to have cleared?

Luddite · 02-04-2021, 11:50 AM

I think you may have found the culprit, Omar. That relay has definitely come adrift as it should live on the right side of the battery box (the relay is no. 15 on the first diagram and the battery box is no. 6 on the second).

I had a starting problem caused by the relay working itself loose from its housing. When you return it to its proper position, I suggest you also loop a cable tie over the relay so it can't pop out during normal running.

slob · 02-04-2021, 01:52 PM

yup, cause problems on earlier injected models too
http://ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=59109

Omar · 05-04-2021, 06:29 PM

The relay was securely fastened and nothing else found, a subsequent ride of 100 miles showed no faults. It is a worry, but hay ho

Thanks for the comments all, appreciated.

02-04-2021, 11:50 AM	#18
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	I think you may have found the culprit, Omar. That relay has definitely come adrift as it should live on the right side of the battery box (the relay is no. 15 on the first diagram and the battery box is no. 6 on the second). I had a starting problem caused by the relay working itself loose from its housing. When you return it to its proper position, I suggest you also loop a cable tie over the relay so it can't pop out during normal running. Last edited by Luddite; 02-04-2021 at 02:17 PM.. Reason: Images edited

02-04-2021, 10:46 AM	#16
fastnfat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Birmingham Bike: M1100evo Posts: 124	Also just seen the post about loose battery. That’s something that I’ve had that was intermittent. Engine just stopped after hitting a bump in a country road, turned the ignition off and all was fine until some weeks later when on the same road hit the same bump and again the engine stopped! So a mate suggested a loose battery connection, lifted the tank and there it was. First glance it looked fine until I put a spanner on it and tightened it up. Been fine ever since��

02-04-2021, 01:52 PM	#19
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	yup, cause problems on earlier injected models too http://ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=59109

05-04-2021, 06:29 PM	#20
Omar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: grimsby Bike: M1100evo Posts: 95	The relay was securely fastened and nothing else found, a subsequent ride of 100 miles showed no faults. It is a worry, but hay ho Thanks for the comments all, appreciated.