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Title: Random Engine Cut Out?
Post by: Captain Salty on Saturday, 09 September 2017, 08:58 PM
Hi Guys,

I'm trying to trouble shoot an issue with my Fathers GSX1400.

It has an intermittent fault which can occur anytime, anywhere - at idle, at cruise, under load etc.

The engine will either misfire / stutter, like the ignition has temporarily cut out, or the engine will completely cut out and stall. It's a really frustrating one as it is so intermittent that it is impossible to make changes and know if they have had any effect. It's been to a couple of mechanics and they are all left scratching their heads.

One thing I know hasn't been looked at is the side stand switch, which I will inspect tomorrow.

Is there any other areas I should be checking or has anyone experienced anything like this before?

Thanks
Title: Re: Random Engine Cut Out?
Post by: seth on Saturday, 09 September 2017, 09:47 PM
check fuel filters
there are threads on here on what to check and how to do it .
:cheers:
Title: Re: Random Engine Cut Out?
Post by: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 09 September 2017, 10:51 PM
You could also clean the clutch switch and squirt some contact cleaner around the kill switch.

Although I agree with Seth, probably the fuel filter needs a clean - look at the stickies in the Fueling section, in particular this thread

http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=430.0
Title: Re: Random Engine Cut Out?
Post by: Captain Salty on Sunday, 10 September 2017, 07:58 PM
Thanks guys. Check the side stand and clutch switches today, all seem ok. Ran out of time to do the fuel filter, looks like a prick of a job  :lol:
Title: Re: Random Engine Cut Out?
Post by: seth on Sunday, 10 September 2017, 09:14 PM
teebag fuel filter can be stripped cleaned and replaced in 20mins.
i did emma's one just as we we're away to leave for a ferry in june very straightforward job.
Title: Re: Random Engine Cut Out?
Post by: Snapey on Sunday, 10 September 2017, 11:10 PM
I think you have an electrical issue but maybe the pressure relief valve clip has dislodged. Similar symptoms to mine from a couple of weeks ago.
Title: Re: Random Engine Cut Out?
Post by: gsxbarmy on Monday, 11 September 2017, 07:49 AM
Quote from: Snapey on Sunday, 10 September  2017, 11:10 PM
I think you have an electrical issue but maybe the pressure relief valve clip has dislodged. Similar symptoms to mine from a couple of weeks ago.

...and how to review/fix http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=1610.0