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Thread: Had to push bike into the garage...HELP!

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    Went out for a ride and the made it about 5 miles before the it wants to die. It starts and idles fine but as soon as I give it gas it wants to die. mostly at the bottom to mid range. Checked battery terminals and they are tight. Did a TPS reset on it 2 weeks ago and bike has been running fine...rode it earlier today for 65 miles with no issues. Bike is a 2003 XB9S

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    Check your fuel pressure. Sounds like a fuel pump. That's where I would start anyway.

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    front ground tight? on the front of the frame

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    Think I may have a bad kickstand switch. Bike is a 03. Does anyone know how to bypass kickstand switch? Pics?

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    unplug it and just make a jumper pin to put in it to temporally see if it solves the problem if you think thats whats causing it.

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    If that is your issue just cut it out and splice the wires together to bypass it for good, its easier and cheaper than replacing it!

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    Is the switch the plastic plug down by the stand? Otherwise I don't see a switch.

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    Yes, the black plastic plug right near the kickstand is the "switch" your looking for. You can either cut the wiring and splice it together, or create a jumper that does the same, using the existing plug

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    All set, thank you. Fixed one problem.



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