[crusin]

:? I posted this on the cruiser site and it was suggested I post here too. I have a 2003 Suzuki 1500 Intruder with about 4000 miles. I have had the reg. servicing. Yesterday in about 65 degree weather I was in stop and go traffic for about 20 min when the bike just died. Plenty of fuel and oil. I immediately pulled in the clutch and tried to start if jumped backfired initially started and then died when I went into gear. After this it would not start. Initially it tried to turn over but then the starter couldn't turn the engine over. After about 30-40 min when cool, it started. Any ideas?
Crusin

 

[LiquiDrums]

I've noticed on my bike the kick-stand started slipping down. Happens periodically during turns for some reason.

 

[The Chad]

sounds to me like it simply just got to hot. hope you didn't do and damage.

 

[crusin]

Too hot??

Yeah, I thought it was too hot as well, but I have ridden in the summer with no problems. This was a perfect day. The only problem was the stop and start traffic. It is not unlikely that while commuting to work that I will be in some traffic. But, I can't have my bike konking out with so little strain. Does anyone think that it could be some problem with the air cooling system (faulty oil pump, etc.)?
Crusin

 

[Uncle Bob]

Well if it's still on warranty I would get to the dealer ASAP, could be a cooling problem. Was the fan coming on ?

 

[ryad1]

how's your bike cooled? my bike is air cooled, and it stalls in stop-and-go traffic all the time.

 

[sparks]

COIL.

Sounds like you have a high voltage leak that gets worse when the coil gets hot.