Bike runs for 3 seconds and dies SOLVED

My bike wouldn't stay running... this was the issue

[romainberger]

You have no idea how many people you're going to help with your video! Thanks for sharing this

[bryansamuels]

you saved me.... I was about to rip the bike
I stumbled across this video.... and pushed the kick stand up.... all worked ...WOW! 💪🏍

[peterscheer]

after swapping fuel pumps, my BMW GS runs for 1-2 min before stopping but does this with the side stand up or down. so not the kickstand... but this video gives me a lead to check on other cut off sensors/switches BIG THANKS for making the video !

[DariusFoster-hy]

You can take the two wires off the kickstand and wire them together. That bypasses the kickstand switch. It also has a clut sensor by the clutch handle and you can bypass it the same way. Safe riding guys!!

[francois]

Thank you, save me hours of tinkering around . I think I actually watched this videos a year ago and then forgot this was an issue again till rods again after a long while

[jakehuston]

Had a similar problem, but the issue turned out to be a clogged idle jet in the carburetor. Hadn’t run the bike much for 1-2 months. Apparently this is a common problem as well

[Papa-smwk]

I have a yahama vstar 1100, doing exactly the same thing, I always start it with the kick stand down. Started it again this morning same thing. I backed it out of the garage to make room to start tearing her apart and it fired and ran fine(kick stand up). Even took her for a drive and she ran fine. I was thinking intermittent problem with fuel pump. Thanks you probably just saved me countless hours and dollars.

[rzn]

My girlfriend does the samething....wish she had a shut off switch

[TheKilab]

Hahaha...just had to laugh. This problem had me up and down all over the place. Had the same issue up to a few minutes ago. Put up the kick stand and voila. Thank you brother

[Salih.EduBlock]

😂😂😂 I’m a newbie and this would have blown my brains 🧠 out trying to figure it out.
Thanks.

[bryanr.molina]

Anyone ever tell you that you sound like Jona Hill from Superbad lmao that’s awesome !

[Artr]

thank you for taking the time to post this . I am having similar problem and will check to see if it will solve my similar problem .

[DavidDavid-gcrm]

I have a 1999 hornet and have the same problem.
Fuel tank and lines cleaned or new, carburettors cleaned and balanced... .
Still, ... it won't stay running.... .
I'll try your way tomorrow.
Keeping posted. 🇫🇷🇪🇺🤙

[ruffnreadybeatz]

you should have let the kickstand down while it was running and seen what would have happened from there that would have confirmed almost for sure what you think the issue is

[thebambinofan]

New rider here. Imagine rebuilding the bike just to find the issue in the stand lol

[leeengelsman]

The problem is obviously in the kick stand switch if the motor runs with it up but not with it down you need to do this a number of times to verify.
Alternatively this could be a previously not noticed built in safety feature .
Try cleaning all parts of the side stand switch assembly and terminals and contacts.
Check the wiring diagram for existence of a fuel cutoff solenoid on the carburettor s.
You could also try cleaning the float jets and needles in the carburettor s and checking for correct float heights if the needles have small wear grooves on their cones they will need to be replaced, Since they could cause an over rich mixture leading to a stall as the float bowls over fill.

[Thehumbleguy]

If you figure it is an electrical problem, before changing everything always check your shut off switches. Neutral, kickstand and whatever else you have on your bike. Most common failure is with kickstand switch. That thing sits don there and gets a lot of dirt.. So fails easier..

[JoseDiaz-hnex]

Bro what a tripp! I been having alot of problems with my 07' Gixxer shuting off alot all the time .But before that my Neutral light went off so i been riding it around like that and now that seen your video its making more sense now.

[tornero]

Mine is EFI and has a irregular idle like yours when cold, pretty jerky at low speed and low gear. Can’t find the issue 😢

[kisferencyt]

Thanks, this was the problem for my brothers cbr600f2.