SpeedyShane Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Hi guys total rookie here. I'm about 3 miles from home and it's gonna be a long push by the looks of things. Iv gone the petrol station for some chocky biscuits an dog food. Come out and my aprilia rs4 125 is having issues. At first it started then as soon as I turned handle bars everything cut out. Tried a few times exactly the same soon as I turn right all electrics shut off and engine. Now nothing at all any suggestions at all ?? Quote
mikestrivens Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Sounds like a dodgy connection on the kill switch. Or the side stand switch. Quote
Tango Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Have a look around the headstock, mate......sounds like a tight cable pulling when you turn the bars......also have a look where the wiring plugs into the clocks..... Quote
Guest Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Also get yourself fish and chips. Dog food and chocolate biscuits is not a good dinner. Quote
Six30 Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Check all the cables and wires aren't catching on any thing when your turning , or there might be one just hanging now if it won't start at all now . Quote
SpeedyShane Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 Still pushing but sussed that it's the wire coming from ignition. If I put just the right pressure on wire/cable it will fire up. Worst thing is I look like a total t**t trying to get this bike up a bridge gonna have to use me breakdown cover I think. Thank you peeps. Always quick responses Quote
Tango Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 The wiring around the headstock is a real common problem on Triumph Speed Triples......and it sounds like you've got a dose of that too.......hopefully easily sorted.......Once you get the bike home!...... Quote
mikestrivens Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Still pushing but sussed that it's the wire coming from ignition. If I put just the right pressure on wire/cable it will fire up. Worst thing is I look like a total t**t trying to get this bike up a bridge gonna have to use me breakdown cover I think. Thank you peeps. Always quick responses hope you get it sorted soon. That is what breakdown cover is for. Quote
MR_W Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Ooh an Aprillia breaking down. Italian build quality at its finest! Quote
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