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Lil breva relays.

Eric

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Well, I'm back with my breva stumbling problem. the replacement ECU and the new TPS didn't do the trick. I'm thinking I might try and find and replace the relay that controls fuel delivery. I remember reading somewhere that it might be the 12V30A relay second from the front under the seat. When I had the bike out the other day the relay seemed warm when I got back but I expect relays do that anyway. Is this the right relay to try and replace?
 
Sorry, I can't those by heart, and just skimming the forum right now away from home.
Did you check Carl Allisosn wiring scheme? Found here on Guzzitech or at Greg benders "Thisoldtractor" site.
 
Saw your postings on the Mild Side.
Not much left to check, huh?

Nobody suggested to check the coils, though. Give it a shot. They could be spooky if they're broken.
And do keep the sidestand oiled, don't demount the sidestand safety switch. It's there for your safety.
 
Holt said:
Saw your postings on the Mild Side.
Not much left to check, huh?

Nobody suggested to check the coils, though. Give it a shot. They could be spooky if they're broken.
And do keep the sidestand oiled, don't demount the sidestand safety switch. It's there for your safety.

I check the coils with the VDSTS. I'm not sure what else to do except go through the replace-everything-till-I-get-lucky process. I won't be disabling the switch. It's just too dangerous. I guess I'll douse the switch with something like carb cleaner and then oil it up.Is that a bad idea?
 
Mackers said:
Might not disconnecting the sidestand prove that it is or isn't the culprit?

It might. Isn't that rather difficult to do? I've never had the courage to do it.
 
Eric said:
Mackers said:
Might not disconnecting the sidestand prove that it is or isn't the culprit?

It might. Isn't that rather difficult to do? I've never had the courage to do it.

As long as your'e careful and aware that the sidestand are folded when testing, nothing can happen except you can exclude or locate a source of error.
Disconnecting here is equal to short cirquiting the loop.
 
you will need to short out the 2 wires. Disconnecting should be the same as having the stand down.
A faulty sidestand switch is quite common on 'bikes, but it usually stops the bike dead.

BTW, I put irridium plugs in mine, and it seems (touch wood) to have cured the rough idle and lumpy running. The gaps were right on the upper limit in the old plugs though, and one showed signs of contamination, probably all the oil it burnt when running in. :shock:
 
Facade said:
you will need to short out the 2 wires. Disconnecting should be the same as having the stand down.
A faulty sidestand switch is quite common on 'bikes, but it usually stops the bike dead.

BTW, I put irridium plugs in mine, and it seems (touch wood) to have cured the rough idle and lumpy running. The gaps were right on the upper limit in the old plugs though, and one showed signs of contamination, probably all the oil it burnt when running in. :shock:

You may be right on the plugs. I've found my bike to be very sensitive to the plug gap, which set to a precise 0.65 mm will give a smooth run.
 
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