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2002 r6 Gas light on with full tank??

2.1K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  Rider4Christ  
#1 ·
Alright so i've been searching for about 20 minutes now about this issue and havnt found anything yet... I was riding home last night, had a full tank of a gas, and about 15-20 miles into the ride my gas light came on... again full tank here. My headlights started dimming/flickering, my gauge cluster did the same, then the gas light went off and the headlights/cluster stayed dim the rest of the ride home... any clue whats going on? I've read that it could be a voltage regulator, but the problem is, i replaced it about 3-4 months ago already, whats going on people? HELP
 
#4 ·
I'm going with, checking the wires for corrosion or moisture also. sounds like something is about to short-out. theres a relay that controlls all the things on your list too. it's called the ignition cutoff relay. check it for any problems too. it will have 5eb-81950-20 stamped on it. easy to fry too. if your gonna touch the wires do yourself a favor and unplug your battery.
 
#9 ·
Alright so i stripped my bike down today, checked connections, wires, checked relays, checked fuses, found nothin... next?? The ignition cutoff relay looked in perfect condition, nothing burnt, nothing showing any signs of being blown... i did find that my tilt sensor in the front was just dangling... so i stripped the front down and re-attached that, but otherwise there was nothing that seemed out of place. Also, i have a new issue... my chain stretched bad which im taking it means i need a new chain correct?? i adjusted it to approx the same tightness it was before, but the problem is, i now have a clicking sound coming from the front sprocket it sounds like which does NOT sound good... its only between 0-35mph when i hear it though, once i get above that it stops, any ideas here?? What the heck is going on with this darn bike.... :(