2007 Nomad shuts down

2manywings · 07-10-2019, 01:11 PM

I've got a problem with a friends 2007 1700 Nomad that has been turned into a trike. Lately, while riding along, the bike will just shut down without warning. He coasts to the side of the road, turns the key off, then right back on and the bike will start and he can ride away. It varies as to when it will happen again, but it does continue to happen. It appears to be an electrical issue. You can let it sit there and run all day in the driveway without issue. I'm familiar with other brand that have "bank angle" or "tip over" sensors that shut the bike down should it get laid down. Can anyone tell me if this bike has such a sensor, and if so, where it is located.

DaPreacha · 07-10-2019, 03:08 PM

https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...-1600-a-13161/
Sensor location

See if this helps.

mbarr10 · 07-10-2019, 05:41 PM

2009 was the first year of the 1700s, If you are truly talking about a 2007 Nomad it is a 1600cc bike.

Regardless of bike my first thought is a kickstand sensor . Not that you would still need it but It may be there?? Wish I had More.
May I suggest the 1500/1600 section of the forum. Some of those people may not read any of the 1700 parts. Just a thought

recumbentbob · 07-10-2019, 07:19 PM

The 1600s have a tip over sensor. If it lays down while the engine is running, the engine will shut down, after you pick it up you have to turn the key off then back on to redet the sensor or it will not start.
Where the sensor is located I have no idea.
Others probably have the sensor too.

**ringadingh** · 07-11-2019, 09:39 AM

Check your ignition switch, it may be worn and causing the bike to lose electrical power when you hit a bump or from vibration.
The tip over sensor is located under the riders seat at the end of the fuel tank.

**smokier** · 07-13-2019, 08:01 AM

Two thoughts:

Have had both of these happen.
1: The safety switch on the sidestand may be going bad or dirty. It's job is to kill the engine if in gear/running the the stand is down... On mine the bike would cut out briefly, then run/cut out/run. Argh (1500), found the problem through dumb luck. Bypassed the switch with a home made jumper until the part came in. Replaced the switch - no more cutting in and out.
2: Fuel pump is dying. The bike would run fine, then suddenly die. Stop, turn off bike. Open gas cap. Close gas cap, walk around bike. Sometimes it would start right up, sometimes had to wait a minute before she would fire. The thing that finally dawned on my dim mind was the lack of the sound of the fuel pump kicking in when the key was turned on. So learned to listen specifically for the fuel pump sound. Took a bit of time for that replacement pump to get in, and was during peak riding season...

*If* it is either of these, I hope it's the first scenario, much easier and less expensive for you to solve.

Ride safe,
Smokier

07-10-2019, 01:11 PM	#1
2manywings Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1	2007 Nomad shuts down I've got a problem with a friends 2007 1700 Nomad that has been turned into a trike. Lately, while riding along, the bike will just shut down without warning. He coasts to the side of the road, turns the key off, then right back on and the bike will start and he can ride away. It varies as to when it will happen again, but it does continue to happen. It appears to be an electrical issue. You can let it sit there and run all day in the driveway without issue. I'm familiar with other brand that have "bank angle" or "tip over" sensors that shut the bike down should it get laid down. Can anyone tell me if this bike has such a sensor, and if so, where it is located. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

07-10-2019, 03:08 PM	#2
DaPreacha Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Rockingham, NC Posts: 76	https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...-1600-a-13161/ Sensor location See if this helps. __________________ Da Preacha 2012 Nomad Went to the darkside Ivan's flash and lots of other stuff "God is good even when we aren't!!" Last edited by DaPreacha; 07-11-2019 at 09:20 AM.
	0

07-10-2019, 05:41 PM	#3
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,564	2ManyWings 2009 was the first year of the 1700s, If you are truly talking about a 2007 Nomad it is a 1600cc bike. Regardless of bike my first thought is a kickstand sensor . Not that you would still need it but It may be there?? Wish I had More. May I suggest the 1500/1600 section of the forum. Some of those people may not read any of the 1700 parts. Just a thought __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Last edited by mbarr10; 07-10-2019 at 05:44 PM.
	0

07-10-2019, 07:19 PM	#4
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	The 1600s have a tip over sensor. If it lays down while the engine is running, the engine will shut down, after you pick it up you have to turn the key off then back on to redet the sensor or it will not start. Where the sensor is located I have no idea. Others probably have the sensor too. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
	0

07-11-2019, 09:39 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Check your ignition switch, it may be worn and causing the bike to lose electrical power when you hit a bump or from vibration. The tip over sensor is located under the riders seat at the end of the fuel tank. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

07-13-2019, 08:01 AM	#6
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Two thoughts: Have had both of these happen. 1: The safety switch on the sidestand may be going bad or dirty. It's job is to kill the engine if in gear/running the the stand is down... On mine the bike would cut out briefly, then run/cut out/run. Argh (1500), found the problem through dumb luck. Bypassed the switch with a home made jumper until the part came in. Replaced the switch - no more cutting in and out. 2: Fuel pump is dying. The bike would run fine, then suddenly die. Stop, turn off bike. Open gas cap. Close gas cap, walk around bike. Sometimes it would start right up, sometimes had to wait a minute before she would fire. The thing that finally dawned on my dim mind was the lack of the sound of the fuel pump kicking in when the key was turned on. So learned to listen specifically for the fuel pump sound. Took a bit of time for that replacement pump to get in, and was during peak riding season... If it is either of these, I hope it's the first scenario, much easier and less expensive for you to solve. Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115 Last edited by smokier; 07-13-2019 at 08:04 AM.
	0