Author Topic: K75 continues to run after shutting down (kill switch or key)  (Read 5249 times)

Offline relayer61

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I'm a non-technical newbie with a 94 K75.  Love the bike but I've had quite a lot of trouble with it since I bought it.  Starter relay replaced; a short from the starter.  I recently had some major work done to the clutch; gears; splines - a real mess. 
I've noticed on several recent occasions that when I ride for an extended period of time (1 hour) that the turn signals and horn stop working and that I am unable to shut off the bike.  It wants to keep running whether I use the kill switch or key.   I've checked the fuses.  Not sure what else it might be.

Any help you might offer would be appreciated.     :dunno

Offline subforry

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Re: K75 continues to run after shutting down (kill switch or key)
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2014, 06:51:06 PM »
I don't really know what is in there, but I would suspect some plug, like where the controls plug into the main wiring harness or fuse box.  I would start by removing the fuel tank and having a poke around, better give the wires a gentle pull.
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Offline K75RT Keith

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Re: K75 continues to run after shutting down (kill switch or key)
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2014, 07:12:15 PM »
Are you turning it off by the kill switch  by the starter button or turning off the key?   
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Offline TimTyler

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Re: K75 continues to run after shutting down (kill switch or key)
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2014, 08:38:45 PM »
Does the starter continue to run even after you've started the bike? When you turn the bike OFF is the starter still running, turning the engine over? If so, then you need to fix the starter relay.

You can try whacking the front left corner of the relay box to jolt the starter relay. Otherwise you'll need to disconnect the battery to turn the bike off.

Have your battery load tested. If it's more than 3 or 4 years old, just go buy a new one.

Offline relayer61

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Re: K75 continues to run after shutting down (kill switch or key)
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2014, 12:35:49 PM »
Keith, I'm using both the kill switch and key; neither one will turn off the bike.

Offline cmattina

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Re: K75 continues to run after shutting down (kill switch or key)
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2014, 06:56:14 PM »
did you ever figure this out? my bike is doing this as well. happened after i adjusted the clutch...
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Offline cmattina

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Re: K75 continues to run after shutting down (kill switch or key)
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2014, 07:07:50 PM »
UPDATE: For me, it ended up being a clutch adjustment issue. go back to the pushrod adjustment screw, it might solve your problem
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Offline relayer61

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Re: K75 continues to run after shutting down (kill switch or key)
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2014, 11:43:12 AM »
Ended up being the starter relay/low battery.  Seems good as new now after replacement of both.  Nice diagnosis TimTyler!!

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