My Baby shut down in mid flight.

[radiummadman]

has any one offered a cold beer to help pass the time ????????????

 

[RaYzerman19]

I'll add possibility of fuel pump relay kicking out when hot (engergized for a minute, heats up).... working like a circuit breaker. Need to go through all the electrical aforementioned. So need to think what lets ignition work for a minute then kick out. Weird it can start right back up.

 

[RossKean]

I would expect some sputtering rather than an instantaneous shutoff if it was fuel interruption. Can't be the sidestand if it is happening in neutral. Doesn't seem quite right for ignition switch but I wouldn't rule it out entirely.

The only thing left on the list I posted above is a bad/dirty/intermittent kill switch.

 

[SacramentoMike]

I've got nothing, and I'm too far away to help, but condolences on your situation. I've sat (on a very cold windy day with no shelter) for several hours waiting for a tow truck when the driver got wrong directions and turned back after the first hour or so.

On a separate note--Mount Dora, Florida. Was that named, um, ironically?

Good luck.

 

[RichDoyle]

A suggested test: Open the fuel filler, start it up and see if it keeps running. To eliminate a tank venting problem as a possibility.

 

[ionbeam]

On a separate note--Mount Dora, Florida. Was that named, um, ironically?

I wanted to know if Mount was a noun or verb... and if it's a noun how many inches high it needs to be in Fla to be a Mount. If it's a verb I hope Dora is nice

Here is to hoping Magic finds a lift and a beer PDQ.

 

[Constant Mesh]

Would need to verify what's happening to the fuel pump -- injector power when this is happening.

If the injectors lose power you'd have a quick shutdown,

It's possible the lean angle sensor is going wonky and shutting off the fuel pump and injectors.

Do you have to cycle the key off before restarting?

You could disconnect the oxygen sensor four wire connector located near the right end of the fuel rail. The red/blue wire powers the sensor heater. The red/blue wire shares its power with the fuel pump and injectors.

If you could monitor the red/blue voltage and see when it's there and when it's not this might help isolate the fueling circuit.

 

[majicmaker]

Ok, boys! I am finally on a tow truck heading to MacDill AFB. 4 hours on the side of the road with nowhere to go. In the sun. No water. I will have a shop that's 23 miles away look at it tomorrow. I'm 200 miles from home so, I'm stuck I'll keep you posted.

 

[Cav47]

Ok, boys! I am finally on a tow truck heading to MacDill AFB. 4 hours on the side of the road with nowhere to go. In the sun. No water. I will have a shop that's 23 miles away look at it tomorrow. I'm 200 miles from home so, I'm stuck I'll keep you posted.

Once you cool off and take a shower, you could "get the map, get the map, "and go Mount Dora!

 

[majicmaker]

I changed my mind. I'll have my right hand man drive my truck up to Tampa and I'll rent a Uhaul trailer and take it home. I'm sure my FJR guy at my local YAMAHA dealership will get to the bottom of this. Stand by to Stand by! :yes:

 

[eflyguy]

That's better than trying to figure it out a long way from home...

 

[majicmaker]

Ok, boys! I am finally on a tow truck heading to MacDill AFB. 4 hours on the side of the road with nowhere to go. In the sun. No water. I will have a shop that's 23 miles away look at it tomorrow. I'm 200 miles from home so, I'm stuck I'll keep you posted.

Once you cool off and take a shower, you could "get the map, get the map, "and go Mount Dora!

Actually, Cav. Mt Dora is an absolutely gorgeous little town with a picture postcard Main Street and it's a very hilly area. Yeah, there are some of those in central Florida. Next time I pass through, I'll take some pictures.

 

[PhilJet09]

Geez man, you got me a bit stumped...then again, those AE bikes are as weird as their owners.

I'd think if it were a fuel problem, it wouldn't start right back up without extra effort.

Glad you finally made it off the side of the road. I'll be following this thread to see what you figure out.

 

[FredandJeannesRacer]

As mentioned, clogged fuel filter, plugged gas tank vent, or water in the fuel.

Just a guess.

 

[gixxerjasen]

I got nothing, but a good Cuban Sandwich from Interbay Market will do you well once you've arrived at your destination.

https://goo.gl/maps/WVRvbE5tbZB2

That's always my first lunch when I get into town.

 

[majicmaker]

Ok, Boys. As I lay here enjoying some major Michelob Ultra Aroma Therapy with my mind racing, I came across something that wasn't normal during my mini nightmare today other than the pesky shutting off thing. On an AE, when you come to a stop and turn the ignition key off, in 2-3 seconds the YCCS engages and locks the bike in gear. What was happening today was that when the bike shut off and I turned the ignition key in the off position, the YCCS did not engage. I can lift it off the side stand and walk the bike around at will.

Maybe we need our AE/AS Guru from across the pond and chime in with some thoughts. Any thoughts will be welcome. Paging Mcatrophy, Paging Mcatrophy, please come to the courtesy white phone, Please!

 

[majicmaker]

I got nothing, but a good Cuban Sandwich from Interbay Market will do you well once you've arrived at your destination.https://goo.gl/maps/WVRvbE5tbZB2That's always my first lunch when I get into town.

Thanks for the recommendation, Gixer. When my buddy shows up and we pack the bike up, we will probably be in the mood for some of that. :yes:

 

[gixxerjasen]

After sandwiches, you'll need drinks. My high school classmate and her husband opened this place nearby. It's worth a stop for adult beverages.

https://www.thegetawaytampabay.com/

No, I can't get you free drinks.

 

[playinatwork]

On an AE, when you come to a stop and turn the ignition key off, in 2-3 seconds the YCCS engages and locks the bike in gear. What was happening today was that when the bike shut off and I turned the ignition key in the off position, the YCCS did not engage. I can lift it off the side stand and walk the bike around at will.

My 08AE rolls freely with the key off and always has, if I put the bike in neutral before shutting it down.

 

[mcatrophy]

Ok, Boys. As I lay here enjoying some major Michelob Ultra Aroma Therapy with my mind racing, I came across something that wasn't normal during my mini nightmare today other than the pesky shutting off thing. On an AE, when you come to a stop and turn the ignition key off, in 2-3 seconds the YCCS engages and locks the bike in gear. What was happening today was that when the bike shut off and I turned the ignition key in the off position, the YCCS did not engage. I can lift it off the side stand and walk the bike around at will.
Maybe we need our AE/AS Guru from across the pond and chime in with some thoughts. Any thoughts will be welcome. Paging Mcatrophy, Paging Mcatrophy, please come to the courtesy white phone, Please!

playinatwork is right, if you were in neutral, it will roll. I suspect your racing mind has forgotten you'd put it in neutral. If, however, you'd left it in gear, that would be strange. That would imply the neutral switch wasn't getting through to the MCU, I would suspect the wiring associated with the starter cut-off relay. Which, of course, could be the issue.

I think yours is mounted behind the nose fairing, above and to the right of centre in the pic below, with about a thousand wires going to it, picture taken of my '06. Later models ('08 on?) had the relay behind the air-box.

(Click on image for larger view)



There are, of course, earthing "spiders" in there as well.



Good luck with your diagnosis.