Bike died at speed-help

Discussion in 'TR650' started by FOX 43, Aug 29, 2016.

  1. FOX 43 Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Fairfax County, VA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650 Strada
    Hi All,

    New Strada owner here. I bought a 2013 with about 17,000 miles on it and have ridden it about 500 miles on my own. I have experience the low speed stall a few times, but that can usually be avoided with aggressive clutch/throttle work.

    Today, on the interstate into work, doing about 70 mph, all of the instrument panel lights lit up and the bike completely died. I coasted to the shoulder and was about to call roadside assistance since I figured it was a catastrophic failure. I fired up it up, just to see if it would work and it fired fine. I rode the rest of the way into work with no problems (about another 15 min).

    It was not hot outside and traffic was very light, so overheating should not be an issue.

    I'm hoping it was a one-off foul-up, but makes me a bit nervous. Anyone have insight?

    I'm at the office, so no real time to trouble shoot. I fired it up and shut it off in the garage a few times, just to make sure it would fire up after work.

    Any ideas?
  2. mag00 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Tucson
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Terra, Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    XR250 R1100RS CH50
    There is a connection right behind the head light that has given some people trouble similar. Try checking battery connections etc. checking any aftermarket installs and possible wire connections and pinching
  3. nev.. Terrarist

    Location:
    Greensborough, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    '14 XT1200ZE
    Sounds like the ECU going through it's startup/self checking routine, so you're looking for something that will cause that to happen. Start at the battery and fusebox, check the battery terminals for a good connection. Right behind the battery under a clear plastic cover is the main 30A fuse. The one on the RHS is the active fuse, and the LHS is a spare. Also check the terminals under that cover are tight. In the fuse box, the #1 fuse (7.5A fuse closest to the LEFT rear of the bike) is the dash fuse.