Dies randomly..

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hybridziggy

Discussion Starter · 13 d ago

hey everyone!! so i have a 2017 kawasaki z125 i got it back in february! i’ve replaced the clutch, got a new seat, and new exhaust. everything was running fine till about a week or two ago. i was rolling up to a red light, clutch all the way in slowly hitting my break, shifted down like i was suppose to and the bike jus died.. it didn’t jerk or anything it’s jus like the rpm’s dropped to much.. it happened again on a group ride yesterday 5 times, we’re we’re comin down a mountain.. every time i pulled in my clutch and slightly hit my brake the bike would die.. any help?

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Kaw'ee

· #2 · 13 d ago

2017 had a recall for that issue so check you VIN number here.
Any dealership will fix it even if you not the original owner.

Safety Recall | Kawasaki Owners Center

Find product safety announcements of Kawasaki Motorcycles, ATVs, SxS & PWC. Access a list of current recall information or enter your VIN/HIN to view any safety recalls for your model.

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Or you can check you ECU #

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hybridziggy

Discussion Starter · #3 · 13 d ago

i’ve read about that! i took it by the dealer and they check it and it’s already been replaced. i also just check with your link and it’s been replaced or says it’s been resolved.

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Kaw'ee

· #4 · 13 d ago

Anything else you can add ?

Any CEL light. (check engine light) once it is running.
Any Battery warning light if even only for a second while its dying out
Does it happen standing still after a high rev or only when riding.
Will it happen if you don't use the front or back brake.
Any aftermarket LED lights or battery issues.
Is the rubber intake boot secure and no possible air leaks.
Has air cleaner been clean recently.

Some things to rule out and a good idea to leave disconnected so its not a issue later if your comfortable without these safety features are.

Side stand & clutch switch by-pass'
VDS bypass.

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hybridziggy

Discussion Starter · #5 · 13 d ago

Kaw'ee said:
Anything else you can add ?

Any CEL light. (check engine light) once it is running.
Any Battery warning light if even only for a second while its dying out
Does it happen standing still after a high rev or only when riding.
Will it happen if you don't use the front or back brake.
Any aftermarket LED lights or battery issues.
Is the rubber intake boot secure and no possible air leaks.
Has air cleaner been clean recently.

Some things to rule out and a good idea to leave disconnected so its not a issue later if your comfortable without these safety features are.

Side stand & clutch switch by-pass'
VDS bypass.

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there’s no check engine light.. only time it’s on is jus before i turn on the bike. it starts up and runs fine,, it seems like after the bikes warmed up it’ll start happening. when it dies nothing comes on like it’s like i’ve hit the kill switch and it just shuts off. it happens when i’m jus cruising up a light, and it it happens when i’m hitting my brakes. as far as i’m aware no aftermarket lights or battery i got it used with like 1k miles on it.. i haven’t check the air filter for that reason.. should it really be bad with only 1.3k miles where would the rubber intake be located so i can check?

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hybridziggy

Discussion Starter · #6 · 13 d ago

hybridziggy said:
there’s no check engine light.. only time it’s on is jus before i turn on the bike. it starts up and runs fine,, it seems like after the bikes warmed up it’ll start happening. when it dies nothing comes on like it’s like i’ve hit the kill switch and it just shuts off. it happens when i’m jus cruising up a light, and it it happens when i’m hitting my brakes. as far as i’m aware no aftermarket lights or battery i got it used with like 1k miles on it.. i haven’t check the air filter for that reason.. should it really be bad with only 1.3k miles where would the rubber intake be located so i can check?

it also seems like it only happens when in gear.. if it’s in neutral it’ll idle good, maybe a little low to me but it’ll sit idling for a while.. but sometimes it’ll die off that

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Kaw'ee

· #7 · 12 d ago

I'd defiantly start by temporarily or permanently do the side stand by-pass

Bypassed Kill Switches .

Removed kickstand kill switch assembly and trimmed wires just under the plug-in by tank and twisted the two wires together and unplugged the clutch plug-in kill switch and made a small horseshoe-wire for the plug and taped it up . also cut the tail pipe end piece off just for the more duel-sport...

www.z125owners.com

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