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Hi to you all, I have a 2018 RS with 500 miles on the clock. On two occasions the engine had cut out when I had changed from 3rd to 2nd gear below 30mph. Dealer rode it and said they couldn’t find any fault...has anyone had the same issue?

I can shed no light I'm afraid D. Its never happened on mine ('17)

Thanks Bonzo, I’ve read on the forum that there had been an issue with going up the gears but not down. I’ll see if it happens again now that the dealer said that they had set everything back to factory settings.

In 6000 miles I have not had it happen.
That said.......

Lots a gadgets on these things, and a new layout at 500 miles, adjustments too. Be objective, did I, hit a switch, half cycle the shifter with these boots. I found many things I had to adjust to keep "gremlins" at bay. Turned out to be my big ass boots. Still need to adjust my shifter as I often do not get low enough for the next upshift. A large web on a glove can catch the kill switch too, rare, but that is my specialty, rare.

You mentioned it cutting out, if by that you mean no throttle response, if it happens look at the gear selection on the clocks, if it does not go into gear fully and shows no selected gear the engine will not accelerate and will sit on tick over, I presume it's to avoid gearbox damage, it's happened several times to mine, it's just not pushing the lever not far enough to engage.

If the engine is completely stopping, that's something else, maybe side stand switch.


Ged

Thanks for all of your responses I really appreciate them. The engine completely cuts out and the instrument panel goes out too. It’s only occurred twice but concerning as it only done 500 miles. I don’t believe that I had accidentally knocked any of the switch gear when dropping from 3rd gear to 2nd gear. The dealership thought it could be that I had used higher and lower octane fuel?

I have now registered as a member!! I originally singed in as guest D regarding the engine stall issue.

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Thanks for all of your responses I really appreciate them. The engine completely cuts out and the instrument panel goes out too. It’s only occurred twice but concerning as it only done 500 miles. I don’t believe that I had accidentally knocked any of the switch gear when dropping from 3rd gear to 2nd gear. The dealership thought it could be that I had used higher and lower octane fuel?

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If it's only done 500 miles and totally shuts down then I would be throwing it back to the dealer.
That is a potentially a very dangerous issue should it decide to shut down of it's own free will on the motorway at speed.

Thanks for your replies.
I didn’t think that it could be to do with the fuel either and you are right it’s dangerous!! I think they had fobbed me off with their fuel suggestions. It had cut out on me whilst negotiating an island which was worrying at the time. The first time was slowing down in traffic. I rang the dealer at Birmingham to book it in for its first service to be informed that the dealership is closing down due to a lack of sales regarding new bikes !! I have lost my first free of charge service as it was part of the deal when I bought it brand new.. really gutted! Booked her in at Wolverhampton dealer at the end of the month for its service. I’ll see what they make of the engine cutting out fingers crossed eh ?

Good luck with the diagnosis DDD

Thanks Fugly I’ll keep you posted when it goes into Wolverhampton 👍

Years ago, a friend had an early production (first year) 700cc Suzuki Intruder. On two occasions while out riding the bike would just completely die. Then mysteriously start right up after a short while. After visiting the dealer, he was informed the first 200 bikes made were equipped with a battery terminal bolt that was too short, causing it to vibrate loose, from lack of thread engagement. New bolt, no more problems.
So hopefully, with your RS, it's something simple and can be resolved quickly

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Thanks for your replies.
I didn’t think that it could be to do with the fuel either and you are right it’s dangerous!! I think they had fobbed me off with their fuel suggestions. It had cut out on me whilst negotiating an island which was worrying at the time. The first time was slowing down in traffic. I rang the dealer at Birmingham to book it in for its first service to be informed that the dealership is closing down due to a lack of sales regarding new bikes !! I have lost my first free of charge service as it was part of the deal when I bought it brand new.. really gutted! Booked her in at Wolverhampton dealer at the end of the month for its service. I’ll see what they make of the engine cutting out fingers crossed eh ?

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Er,... a contract is a contract. Civil law. They made a promise, they must keep it , or you have recourse